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¿Por qué sentimos miedo ante cosas que probablemente no nos harán daño?
Summary by Latinas Media Editorial Desk · As published by BBC Mundo
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Aunque puede parecer irracional, este tipo de miedo es compartido por muchas personas.
El miedo a situaciones o objetos que no suponen un peligro real es algo común. Aunque puede parecer irracional, este tipo de miedo es compartido por muchas personas. Los científicos han investigado este fenómeno y han llegado a la conclusión de que el miedo no es algo con lo que nacemos.
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Category: culture ·
Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: BBC Mundo ·
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What is this story about? El miedo a situaciones o objetos que no suponen un peligro real es algo común. Aunque puede parecer irracional, este tipo de miedo es compartido por muchas personas. Los científicos han investigado…
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