I’ve long theorized that most fear we experience no longer has much benefit in modern society, and that reducing or even eliminating it won’t make us take more risks or become oblivious to danger. Finally some fascinating evidence to support this.
This Guy Had a Piece of His Brain Removed. Now He Can’t Feel Fear.
“I'm talking about the fear you'd feel when facing death or serious injury. That's the fear that was removed.”
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