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August 2017 PMID 27929301

The dark side of the sublime: Distinguishing a threat-based variant of awe.

Amie M Gordon, Jennifer E Stellar, Craig L Anderson, Galen D McNeil, Daniel Loew, Dacher Keltner

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What people are saying

The comments reflect a tentative curiosity about the darker side of awe, with phrases like 'seems like a fear-based awe' and mentions of awe in art or conversation, indicating a superficial engagement with the research. The tone is generally observational and exploratory, rather than strongly opinionated or in-depth, which aligns with moderate levels of interest and impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions, with some recognizing the existence of threat-based awe but not strongly supporting or opposing the full concept.

InterestModerate interest

Most discussions express a moderate level of curiosity, especially around the idea of awe being linked to fear or threat, but do not delve deeply into details.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The posts are somewhat superficial, referencing the idea of awe in passing or mentioning its presence in art and conversation without critical analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of these discussions appears limited, as they mainly reference the article indirectly or highlight the concept without demonstrating significant behavioral or opinion change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores a negative variant of awe, called threatbased awe, which occurs in response to threatening, complex stimuli like natural disasters or terrorist attacks, contrasting with the typically positive view of awe.
  • Threatbased awe is characterized by feelings of fear, lower perceived self-control and certainty, higher situational control, physiological signs of sympathetic arousal, and weaker links to well-being compared to positive awe.
  • While positive awe generally enhances wellbeing, threatbased awe does not, and may even increase feelings of powerlessness, revealing a darker, less-studied side of awe’s impact on emotions and health.
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Demonfoxgirl
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Coltan Scrivner
@MorbidPsych · X

@Lucidly_Elias Yeah seems right. I haven't given awe too much thought, but certainly seems like it triggers info gathering (stillness, wide-eyes, cognitive attention). Seems to be a fear-based awe as well: https://t.co/yKT4wu2nnz https://t.co/wpU59VLOCf

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@deadnaewalking · X

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Coltan Scrivner
@MorbidPsych · X

@Lucidly_Elias Yeah seems right. I haven't given awe too much thought, but certainly seems like it triggers info gathering (stillness, wide-eyes, cognitive attention). Seems to be a fear-based awe as well: https://t.co/yKT4wu2nnz https://t.co/wpU59VLOCf

Dec 29, 2023 · 1 like · 3,594 followers View post →
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Nov 27, 2022 · 853 followers View post →
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