Living on the edge. Line between scary and fun
Description
This program redefines fear stimuli and explores the fine line between fright and excitement. The rapid evolutionary modification of supposedly hard-wired responses to heights, enclosed spaces, and darkness by the demands of modern living is described, along with the new terrors that have taken their place. But parallel to the desire for safety is the desire for excitement. The risks people willingly take, such as driving recklessly fast, to assert their right to control their own lives and to attain an adrenaline high are also examined.
Runtime
25 min
Series
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c1996
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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