“Fear of the Dark: Instinct, Evolution, and the Shadows Within”
Update: 2025-10-15
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This episode unpacks why 29% of adults — and more men than women — still fear the dark. The hosts connect that anxiety to evolutionary survival mechanisms: thousands of years ago, being cautious after nightfall kept families alive. They share archaeological findings of ancient footprints showing fear-driven flight, discuss why men’s skeletons from early eras show far more trauma (especially from attacks in the dark), and suggest that “fear of the dark” may be wired into human genetics. Modern parallels—like checking locks before bed or speeding up when taking the trash out—show that the instinct lingers even in our well-lit world. With humor, empathy, and a bit of science, the conversation reframes fear of the dark not as childish — but as deeply human.
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