The Fear Factor
How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths and Everyone In-Between
Abigail Marsh
The book explores the psychological and neurological underpinnings of fear, empathy, and altruism, drawing on research and stories that range from acts of extraordinary heroism to the behavior of psychopaths. It examines the role of the amygdala in processing fear and emotions, and how variations in this brain region can influence people's capacity for both extreme good and extreme evil.
See full summary
