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SIDE NOTES #16 - Shark Diving & Handstands

Figuring Things Out

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The Paradox of Fear: Emotional Experience vs. Statistical Reality

This chapter examines the contrast between emotional responses to fear and actual statistical risks, using sports examples like shark diving versus driving. It highlights personal experiences with fear, illustrating the gap between rational safety awareness and instinctual reactions in dangerous scenarios.

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