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Is it possible to have no sense of self-preservation?
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Expert Answer
Complete absence of self-preservation instinct is rare and pathological (seen in some severe depression with suicidal intent, or certain brain lesions). More commonly, people take risks because: they underestimate danger, seek thrills, feel hopeless, or have different risk calculations. The instinct is usually present but overridden.
Key Insight
Complete absence of self-preservation instinct is rare and pathological (seen in some severe depression with suicidal intent, or certain brain lesions).
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