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Amygdala Function
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Overcoming Fear, with Alex Honnold
StarTalk·Jun 20, 2026
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The amygdala functions as a smoke alarm that detects potential danger rather than serving as the sole location where fear resides.
“The amydala is more like the smoke alarm. It detects something happening in the environment. It says danger danger something you know could be happening.”
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