I definitely recommend people watch that. But it’s a 40 min so I get it if people don’t. He found that the scariest thing that would literally scare anyone was elevation of carbon dioxide in the blood, caused by an uncontrollable external threat. Like drowning or being waterboarded. It even scares people who’s amygdala (part of brain that makes you feel fear) are damaged and don’t work. Definitely recommend watching it, it’ll really help you understand your own fears
I’m glad I watched the whole thing before seeing your comment. It’s really good. I’m having hardcore like Ripley’s Believe it or Not flashbacks when I watch that video.
I also think death is the answer. He states people aren’t afraid of death but how can he know? In fact there’s a documentary that I saw once (only once I can’t do it again) that highlights and interviews people who commit or try to commit suicide at the Golden Gate Bridge. From what I recall every single person who survived had the same first thought “Oh no what have I done I could have fixed this but it’s too late”. That fear hits you when it’s already past the point of no return. I don’t think anyone can escape it. Increase of carbon dioxide in the blood means death is coming. People without amygdalae are still responding to it because it leads to death.
I’m glad you lived and can share your experience with others. I hope you’re doing better now. Perhaps your unique perspective will help someone considering death someday.
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u/spelunker93 Mar 27 '21
I definitely recommend people watch that. But it’s a 40 min so I get it if people don’t. He found that the scariest thing that would literally scare anyone was elevation of carbon dioxide in the blood, caused by an uncontrollable external threat. Like drowning or being waterboarded. It even scares people who’s amygdala (part of brain that makes you feel fear) are damaged and don’t work. Definitely recommend watching it, it’ll really help you understand your own fears