How has fear shaped history?
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Exploring the Role of Fear Throughout History
This chapter delves into the concept of fear throughout history, discussing its neurophysiological and cultural aspects. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding the history of fear to modify current fears and examine how the digital connected world has given rise to new fears, while also exploring the 14th century as a pivotal period for studying fear due to factors such as a pandemic and the emergence of centralized European states.
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