Is it good to be afraid sometimes? SM and Jordy Cernik, two of the only people to ever have been diagnosed with an inability to feel fear, have warned that it is no blessing in disguise.
The woman who has no sense of fear
Frightfully important: A sense of fear is actually an advantage because it is a survival mechanism that helps you to recognise and avoid dangerous situations and therefore protects you from harm. Glossary
The Shard - The Shard, also referred to as the Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 72-storey mixed-use,pyramid-shaped skyscraper in London.
Adrenaline - A hormone made by the body in response to a stressful or threatening situation.
Calcification - The abnormal buildup of calcium salts in body tissues, causing them to harden and potentially disrupt normal bodily functions.
Degeneration - A process of decline from a better, higher, or more complex state to a worse, lower, or simpler one.
Traumatic - Events so overwhelming, distressing, or frightening that they can cause a lasting negative impact on a person's emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
Evolutionary - Relating to evolution, a process of gradual change that takes place over many generations, during which species of animals, plants, or insects slowly change some of their physical characteristics.