Re: Loss, Lack, Lemons and Limits

> Hmm. I just remembered a tidbit from European MiniCamp - I can't
> remember who mentioned this, but it seems that there is a Gallup poll
> of the things Americans are most afraid of. Somewhat surprisingly,
> "Public speaking" has an almost unshakable hold on the top spot,
> coming ahead of snakes, heights, flying and thunder, which I'd
> unhesitatingly classify as "fears of loss of bodily integrity".
>
> There might not be a clear relation between that and what Brad was
> talking about. It does strike me as at odds with Maslow's hierarchy.

Seems to me most Americans never have to fear for their basic physical or
security needs, so what we're left with is social need fears -- public
speaking.

Of course, I also agree that our fears/beliefs can be at odds with Maslow's
hierarchy as I mentioned elsewhere in the thread.

Chris
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