human experience

  • 31 Days of Fear – 30. The Fear of Death

    I, like every other person living on this planet, don’t know the first thing about what it’s like to die and stay dead – how can anyone explain the process of why we fear death when we don’t actually know what the process of dying is like?

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  • Why Kids Fear the Dark and Hidden Monsters

    Who hasn’t been terrified by the sight of a closet door creaking open or a hand reaching out from under the bed in a horror film?

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  • 31 Day’s of Fear – 23. Fear of the Dark

    In the absence of light, time can seem to stretch on forever. This distortion of time can increase feelings of dread, as it feels like we are trapped in the moment, unable to escape. This is why nights can seem longer when we’re afraid or anxious..

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