Afraid to understand the function of fear and harness the power of anxiety

Author's name: Arash Javanbakht Publisher: Kalima Project for Translation Year of publication: 2024 Literary classification: General culture Brief about the book: Fear is as old as life itself, and it is one of the most deeply rooted biological mechanisms that have evolved over hundreds of millions of years in the brains and bodies of humans and animals for one fundamental task; which is increasing their chances of survival. Fear is an integral part of our biological makeup, cultures, policies, and daily lives, and we are accompanied by fear and anxiety wherever we go; nearly one-third of the world's population suffers from one anxiety disorder, and many people go through traumatic experiences. But why do we fear? How does fear work in our brains? Why do our bodies respond in a certain way when we are afraid? What is the evolutionary function of fear? And can we harness fear for our benefit?