Hour 1

Human brain is divided on fear and panic

This article talks about a lady that suffers from an extremely rare condition called Urbach-Wiethe disease, where it causes extensive damage to the amygdala, a little almond shaped part in the brain. She was tested against fear, the doctors tried horror movies, snakes, spiders and other threats. But, she never seemed to be afraid. The one thing the doctors had not tested was internal fear. So they put her and two other female patients to try a gas that was mixed with 35% carbon dioxide. They reacted in a way where they thought they were suffocating and ripped off the masks in order to save themselves. 

Themes:

Science is collaborative: More than one scientist worked together to conduct this experiment.

Science is based on evidence: The scientists needed evidence to prove their points right or wrong, and they did so.

Bessma Dabaan Hour 1