Fear as a Survival Strategy

Fear is seen as a generalized, successful survival strategy that warns us of danger. However, doesn''t it often cause us to overlook relevant details of a situation or to act in a way that is prone to error, or even paralyze us altogether?

Insights from Aleksandra Dimova

Aleksandra Dimova discusses these and many other questions in her work "Der Mensch im Fluss der Verwandlung" (Man in the Flow of Transformation). In doing so, she gives the reader insight into complex biological and psychological (causal) mechanisms.

So far, humans have managed to survive in the flow of countless events by means of finely tuned regulatory processes. But does this also help us in the face of the current flood of demands and information? And what can we do to improve our well-being? – A fascinating guide for all those hungry for knowledge!