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Sebastian Junger

Of the primary emotions, fear is the one that bears most directly on survival. Children show fear. Adults try not to, maybe because it's shameful, or, in some circumstances, dangerous. The fear response is automatic, though, and your body runs through its

Sebastian Junger

Fear

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Fear is a basic emotion closely linked to staying alive, and it naturally appears in children. Adults often hide their fear because they see it as embarrassing or risky, but their bodies still react automatically to it.

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