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“Since the dawn of humanity, discoveries in science and technology have always had two sides: the good and the bad. Nuclear energy can be used to build an atomic bomb, but it can also solve our energy problems. Dynamite can be used in war, but it can also help us access valuable resources by breaking through rock in mining. Even a stone can be used in two ways: to crack open a coconut or to hit someone’s head,” he was kind enough to explain to us in an email.
According to the expert, the way to tackle this challenge is to learn to handle our knowledge responsibly.
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N. Otre Le Vant added that there’s no other path forward other than to continue to push science and technology. After all, it’s them that we have to thank for the high living standards we can enjoy in this day and age. “We just have to learn how to handle these advancements responsibly.”
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First of all, he pointed out that our brains have evolved to focus on risks and negatives. It’s a survival mechanism that’s hard-wired into us. If we understand and recognize this, we can then reduce our anxiety.
The expert also urged everyone to try to focus on the positives. “Scientific discoveries often lead to beneficial advancements,” he said that focusing on these can help us develop a more optimistic perspective on science and life.
In the meantime, we should all strive to limit how long we dwell on any unsettling facts that we learn about. To put it bluntly, it’s unproductive. “Instead, focus on areas where we can make a positive impact and engage with topics that inspire and uplift us.”
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On top of that, you can uncover a lot of terrifying stuff about how things actually work when your curiosity makes you leave your comfort zone. Whether that’s learning more about climate change, what black holes would do if you were to fall in one (hello, spaghettification), or how the circle of life might be less about balance and more about brutal chaos.
“Some species exclude all others in particular tracts. Where is the balance? When the locust devastates vast regions and causes the death of animals and man, what is the meaning of saying the balance is preserved… To human apprehension there is no balance but a struggle in which one often exterminates another,” wrote British naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace.
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Dealing with anxiety and moving on from your phobias is a lot of hard work. Often, it’s worth getting in touch with a licensed counselor or psychologist who specializes in handling fears. They might suggest that you try something like exposure therapy and mindfulness techniques to react differently than you usually do when you feel distressed.
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What is the scariest science fact that you personally know, dear Pandas? Which of the facts in this list creeped you out the most? How do you deal with the anxiety that comes from knowing too much about how scary the world can be? If you have a moment, share your thoughts in the comments section. For science!
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