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AoE #20: Is It Better To Be Fearless or Courageous?

Agents of Everything with James Tripp

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Understanding the Origins of Fear

This chapter delves into the concept of fears and how they are not necessarily inherent but can be wired through experiences and observations. It explains how our threat response systems are present at birth but are not specifically wired to fears until influenced by external factors like upbringing and education. The example of a child learning to fear elevators based on a casual negative remark from their mother is highlighted to emphasize how fears can be acquired through observation and verbal communication.

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