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What does it mean?
Fear and paranoia can make people perceive invisible dangers in their own homes.
In plain terms
Some people live in constant fear of unseen dangers around them.
What can you take from it?
Anxiety can distort our sense of safety.

Where it applies

  • living with fear
  • psychological stress
  • modern technology

Putting it to work

  • recognize unfounded fears
  • address anxiety sources

Questions to consider

  • What invisible things do we fear?
  • How does technology change our safety?

Another view

Not all fears are irrational; some risks are real.

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