The Wild with Chris Morgan
Dan Blumstein: Fear and listening to your inner marmot
Jul 16, 2024
Dr. Dan Blumstein, a professor of conservation biology, explores fear through animal behavior like marmots. They discuss the primal nature of fear across species, physical effects of animal screams, and the impact of non-linear sounds on emotions. The conversation also touches on overcoming fears, embracing challenges, and celebrating nature.
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- Fear is a shared emotion across species, rooted in evolutionary survival instincts.
- Non-linear sounds evoke fear responses in both animals and humans, impacting creative works and emotional perception.
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The Evolution of Fear in Humans and Animals
Animals and humans share a common ancestral emotion, fear, necessary for survival. Fear traces back to the first organisms and has evolved as an adaptive behavioral response. Dan Blumstein's research on marmots reveals how animals' fear responses parallel human experiences, shedding light on the shared nature of fear across species.
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