In this captivating episode of "The Short Answer", we unravel the twisted threads of arachnophobia, the intense fear of spiders. Venture with us into the labyrinth of human emotions to understand how our brains trigger fear and how past experiences and cultural factors play a role. We also shed light on the historical beliefs that intensified our aversion towards these eight-legged creatures. But that's not all - we also delve into recent scientific studies, revealing the possibility that our fear of spiders could be a biological inheritance. Where is the fine line between psychological phenomena and survival instincts coded in our DNA? Tune in to find out.
Music Credits:
Suspense Music by MikeStown https://elements.envato.com/suspense-music-BNHQW7K
African Documentary by RedLionProduction https://elements.envato.com/african-documentary-687S5QJ
Medieval Tavern Adventures by LukePN https://elements.envato.com/medieval-tavern-adventures-DFXNVNS
Science Tech by MusicLabProduction https://elements.envato.com/science-tech-4J4M6PQ
References:
https://www.cbs.mpg.de/Fear-of-spiders-and-snakes-is-deeply-embedded-in-us
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01710
https://doi.org/10.1001/archpsyc.60.7.702
https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2021/04/28/160/
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/why-are-we-afraid-of-spiders.html
Voice Over Artist:
John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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