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Fear evolved from ancient survival needs but now gets triggered by tiny modern things that aren't actually dangerous

Fear evolved from ancient survival needs but now gets triggered by tiny modern things that aren't actually dangerous. The nervous system can't distinguish between a predator and a prospect rejection, which is why irrational fears dominate entrepreneurial behavior.

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Fear evolved from ancient survival needs but now gets triggered by tiny modern things that aren't actually dangerous. The nervous system can't distinguish between a predator and a prospect rejection, which is why irrational fears dominate entrepreneurial behavior.

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    Ancient Fear Responses Triggered by Modern Trivialities

    Fear evolved from ancient survival needs but now gets triggered by tiny modern things that aren't actually dangerous

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