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Book Synopsis: Fear is a mysterious force. It sabotages our ability to think clearly and can drive us to blind panic, yet it can also give us superhuman speed, strength, and powers of perception. Having baffled mankind for ages, fear is now yielding its secrets to scientific inquiry. The simple model of "fight or flight"–that people respond to danger either by fleeing in terror or staying to fight through it–has been replaced by a more complex understanding of the fear response. Veteran science journalist Jeff Wise delves into the latest research to produce an astonishing portrait of the brain's hidden fear pathways. Wise, who writes the "I'll Try Anything" column for Popular Mechanics, favors a hands-on approach, volunteering to jump out of an airplane while wearing sensors and to endure a four-hour simulated missile attack on a Navy destroyer. He returns with a tale that combines lucid explanations of brain dynamics with gripping, true-life stories of mortal danger: we watch a woman defend herself against a mountain lion attack in a remote canyon; we witness a couple desperately fighting to beat back an encircling wildfire; we see a pilot struggle to maintain control of his plane as its wing begins to detach. By understanding how and why these people responded the way they did, Wise argues, we can better arm ourselves against our own everyday fears. Full of amazing characters and cutting-edge science, Extreme Fear is an original and absorbing narrative that will force you to reconsider the limits of human potential.

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Experience the power of fear like never before with Extreme Fear: The Science of Your Mind in Danger. Our minds are constantly influenced by fear, inhibiting our ability to think clearly and causing panic. But fear can also unleash incredible abilities within us - superhuman speed, strength, and perception. Through cutting-edge scientific research, this book unravels the mysteries of fear that have baffled mankind for ages.

Veteran science journalist Jeff Wise takes you on an extraordinary journey, immersing himself in danger to understand the hidden pathways of the brain. By volunteering to jump out of an airplane and enduring a simulated missile attack, Wise provides firsthand experiences that combine with lucid explanations of brain dynamics. You'll be captivated by true-life stories of mortal danger, from a woman defending herself against a mountain lion attack to a pilot struggling to control a plane with a detached wing.

Through the captivating narratives and detailed analysis, Extreme Fear challenges the traditional "fight or flight" response, revealing a more intricate understanding of fear. By uncovering how individuals respond to danger in various ways, you'll gain valuable insights to better equip yourself against everyday fears. This mind-bending exploration of fear will captivate you with its amazing characters and groundbreaking science, ultimately pushing the limits of what you thought human potential was capable of.

Don't miss out on the chance to discover the secrets of your own mind and unlock the true power within you. Grab your copy of Extreme Fear: The Science of Your Mind in Danger today and embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery. Click here to learn more.

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