The document discusses the nature of fear, distinguishing it from anxiety and emphasizing its role as a powerful instinct. It explores the concepts of System One and System Two thinking, as introduced by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, and encourages trusting one's intuition. The text ultimately suggests that fear should be acknowledged and respected as a valuable tool for decision-making.

1. INSTINCT
The Intelligence of
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WHY?

6. THE GIFT
OF FEAR
Gavin de Becker
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Developer Advocate
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WHAT IS
FEAR?
An instinct.

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A SIXTH
SENSE
But not really.

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YOU’RE NOT
A PSYCHIC
Sorry ’bout that.

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YOUR BRAIN
DID ALL THE
WORK

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FEAR IS
POWERFUL
And it’s a gift.

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FEAR IS NOT
ANXIETY
Or worry.

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FEAR AND ANXIETY
FEEL THE SAME

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Fear is immediate.
THE DIFFERENCE
IS TIME

26. DANIEL
KAHNEMAN
Psychologist
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27. AMOS
TVERSKY
Psychologist
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28. THINKING,
FAST AND SLOW
Daniel Kahneman
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SYSTEM ONE IS
EMOTIONAL

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SYSTEM TWO IS
LOGICAL

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ENGINEERS RUN
IN NERD MODE
Right? Right?!

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SYSTEM ONE IS
UNCONSCIOUS

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43. WHICH LINE
IS LONGER?
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2 + 2 = ___
What’s the answer?

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“War and _________”
Complete the phrase.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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SYSTEM TWO IS
CONSCIOUS

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24 x 19 = ___
What’s the answer?

49. HOW MANY GOLF
BALLS FIT IN A
SCHOOL BUS?
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50. WHICH CHEMICAL
ELEMENT HAS THE
SHORTEST NAME?
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ANYONE ELSE
NEED A NAP?

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SYSTEM ONE IS
A GODDAMN LIAR

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NOT ALL SNAKES
WILL KILL YOU
Some definitely will.

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ARE ABSOLUTELY
HARMLESS
Most homeless people

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LIVE IN THEIR MOM’S
BASEMENT
Only some hackers

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SYSTEM TWO IS
AN INVESTIGATOR

62. MONEYBALL
Michael Lewis
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THE MARKET WAS
NOT EFFICIENT

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BUT WHY?

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SCOUTS ARE
HUMANS
And are biased.

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THE WEIRDER,
THE BETTER

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ENGINEERING
ISN’T BASEBALL

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ENGINEERING
ISN’T DANGEROUS

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THE INTELLIGENT
INSTINCT OF FEAR

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PAY
ATTENTION
Listen to your gut.

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“IT’S PROBABLY
FINE…”
It’s not.

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“WHAT ARE THE
CHANCES?”
High. The odds are high.

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DON’T FREAK
OUT… YET
Action doesn’t mean panic.

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ACKNOWLEDGE
YOUR CURIOSITY
Watch more closely.

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TRIGGER YOUR
SYSTEM TWO
Ask questions.

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ARTICULATE YOUR
FEELINGS
Easier said than done.

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YOU ARE
AN EXPERT
Trust yourself.

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RESPECT YOUR
INTUITION
It’s not just a feeling.

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FREEMAN
Developer Advocate
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