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Daniel Gardner is a Canadian journalist and author known for his works on psychology, risk perception, and public policy. He has written for major newspapers and is recognized for his ability to translate complex scientific ideas into accessible narratives.
Known for: The Science of Fear: Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't—and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger
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The Science of Fear: Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't—and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger
In this book, journalist Daniel Gardner explores how human perception of risk is shaped by emotion, media, and politics rather than by rational analysis. He examines why people fear unlikely dangers while ignoring real threats, drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and sociology to explain the mechanisms behind modern fear culture.
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The Psychology of Fear
At the heart of human fear lies an ancient paradox of the brain. As I explore in this chapter, our perception of threat is governed by two distinct systems: the intuitive, emotional 'gut' system and the rational, analytical one. Neuroscientists often describe these as the 'fast' and 'slow' routes to...
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The Role of the Amygdala
The amygdala is the emotional spark plug of our fear system. In the book, I describe how it operates like a fire alarm that goes off at the first hint of smoke, without waiting to confirm an actual fire. It is beautifully efficient at keeping us alive but notoriously indiscriminate. Neuroscientists ...
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Daniel Gardner is a Canadian journalist and author known for his works on psychology, risk perception, and public policy. He has written for major newspapers and is recognized for his ability to translate complex scientific ideas into accessible narratives.
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