Substances like LSD, which give away a secret about the…
“Substances like LSD, which give away a secret about the nature of the social game - the human game and what underlies it - are potentially dangerous, of course, like any good thing is. Electricity is dangerous, fire is dangerous, cars are dangerous, planes are dangerous, but not so dangerous as driving on the freeway. The only way to handle danger is to face it. If you start getting frightened of it, then you make it worse. Because you project onto it all kinds of bogeys and threats which don't exist in it at all.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Dangerous things are neutral; fear amplifies risk, while confronting them reduces imagined threats.
In simple terms: Facing danger reduces fear.
Key Takeaway
Confront fears directly to diminish imagined threats.
Themes
courage
perception
risk
mindfulness
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
instructive
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- driving
- public speaking
- adventure sports
- career challenges
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
danger perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate real from imagined danger?
- What practices help you face fear calmly?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming fear can be risky if not balanced with safety.