📝Humans are fearful and anxious because we used to be in the middle of the food chain

source: Harari₂₀₁₅ pp. 11-12

Humans used to be in the middle of the food chain and only recently (and suddenly) jumped to the top. While natural predators (e.g., lions) are filled with self-confidence, humans are still fearful and anxious about their position.

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