BrainCandy 116: The risk of risk aversion

Episode 116 of the BrainCandy English podcast, hosted by Ralph Uwe Ohnemus, titled "BrainCandy 116: The risk of risk aversion" was published on May 8, 2025 and runs 14 minutes.

May 8, 2025 ·14m · BrainCandy English

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Have you ever wondered why we have more fears than ever before, even though we live in the safest time in human history?In the latest edition of BrainCandy, I explore this fascinating paradox. Discover why avoiding risk can actually lead to more fear and how the “peanut saga” teaches us a surprising lesson about resilience.Why is Generation Z particularly prone to the “risk avoidance trap”? With astonishing facts about why almost half of 16- to 29-year-olds are afraid of making phone calls and how young people's social behavior is fundamentally changing.This BrainCandy not only offers insights into psychological mechanisms, but also practical suggestions on how we can expand our “realm of trust” by taking conscious small steps out of our comfort zone.Curious? Listen to “The Risk of Risk Aversion” now – a motivational impulse for more self-efficacy and less anxiety in challenging times.With inspiring regardsShownotes: https://en.ka-brandresearch.com/braincandies/

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Have you ever wondered why we have more fears than ever before, even though we live in the safest time in human history?

In the latest edition of BrainCandy, I explore this fascinating paradox. Discover why avoiding risk can actually lead to more fear and how the “peanut saga” teaches us a surprising lesson about resilience.

Why is Generation Z particularly prone to the “risk avoidance trap”? With astonishing facts about why almost half of 16- to 29-year-olds are afraid of making phone calls and how young people's social behavior is fundamentally changing.

This BrainCandy not only offers insights into psychological mechanisms, but also practical suggestions on how we can expand our “realm of trust” by taking conscious small steps out of our comfort zone.

Curious? Listen to “The Risk of Risk Aversion” now – a motivational impulse for more self-efficacy and less anxiety in challenging times.

With inspiring regards

Shownotes: https://en.ka-brandresearch.com/braincandies/

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