The amygdala, known as the "brain's fear center," can trigger panic attacks and elicit similar reactions across different species. Patients who have had them removed often report a lack of fear response in situations that would typically elicit one.
The speaker shares a personal story about their highly functioning uncle with schizophrenia and the thin line between genius and insanity. They also explore the concept of liminality, the idea that things can change suddenly for a fully formed human being, and how it can be scary to think about.
The hosts of Distractable podcast have a humorous conversation about putting out fake opinions and fabricated posts, particularly on Reddit subreddits.
The speaker shares their experience of being fascinated by watching salsa dancers but being too afraid to try it themselves due to fear of looking silly or not fitting in with the cultural norms of salsa dancing.
The podcast hosts had a thought-provoking conversation with a black cop, but the speaker may have been too tired to fully engage in the conversation.