The Theory of Fear

Dmitry Radchenko examines fear as a mechanism that has long surpassed the instinct of self-preservation. The book explains why a person easily accepts others' expectations as their own desires and how avoidance gradually begins to govern behavior. Separate topics include consumption, the cult of appearance, notions of health, family, growing up, and success. Through these spheres, it is shown how social pressure becomes almost imperceptible, yet strongly influences choice.