
Randolph Nesse on Anxiety and Evolution (Episode 72)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
The Evolutionary Origins of Anxiety
The chapter explores the evolutionary reasons behind the existence of anxiety in humans, highlighting its role as a mechanism shaped by natural selection to help us avoid dangers and losses. It discusses the beneficial purpose of anxiety, the excessive manifestation of anxiety, and the importance of finding a balance between being too cautious or reckless.
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