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akerro · 2020-02-26 19:02:09+00:00

All animals panic even in minor danger.

hoodoof | karma 6291 | avg karma 3.69 · | 2015-06-17 11:58:53+00:00

Perhaps yes, but I'm intrigued to know what exactly panicking would entail?

If it's running in circles and squealing then definitely yes you should panic.

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anoncake | karma 1589 | avg karma 0.5 · | 2020-06-28 00:24:06+00:00

Because people are irrational panicky animals.

actionfromafar | karma 6262 | avg karma 1.82 · | 2023-08-02 18:19:19

Good thing humans aren’t prone to panic in stressful situations!

smackfu | karma 10800 | avg karma 2.37 · | 2013-04-10 08:18:48

They are Panic.

borism | karma 2745 | avg karma 1.96 · | 2010-05-06 19:10:16+00:00

panic

skushch | karma 195 | avg karma 4.64 · | 2009-05-26 22:22:39+00:00

Yes, everyone panic!

ebg13 | karma 4739 | avg karma 3.52 · | 2020-02-21 21:28:34+00:00

Panic and adrenaline? I think you must have missed the part where I said "humans are very dumb and make dumb mistakes all of the time".

wahnfrieden | karma 6701 | avg karma 1.65 · | 2023-10-18 09:39:50

What's panic have to do with taking safety measures?

coldtea | karma 86593 | avg karma 2.38 · | 2019-10-31 08:34:18+00:00

>Are there times when "panic" is an appropriate response to something?

Yes. When something is panic inducing.

Note that the bad connotations of panic are for not panic worthy situations (e.g. don't panic when you just lost your wallet, etc).

But when chased by a predator, a panic response is a good, and evolutionary created, way, to get from 0-60 mph adrenaline and speed wise...

A gazelle doesn't sit still and weigh the situation calmly. It panics and starts to run for its life...

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thespiceisloco | karma -5 | avg karma -1.25 · | 2020-07-17 14:44:16+00:00

Panic.

CompelTechnic | karma 1357 | avg karma 3.81 · | 2013-08-16 22:54:25

Panic.

Jamie452 | karma 353 | avg karma 3.68 · | 2014-09-03 19:40:08+00:00

Panic.

blacksqr | karma 5210 | avg karma 3.36 · | 2017-10-17 15:07:22+00:00

Panic.

Zenbit_UX | karma 1532 | avg karma 2.65 · | 2019-10-31 09:00:29

Couldn't disagree more with your definition, panicking is never a desirable action. Being chased by a predator and you run? Are humans likely the fastest animals? Most predators are much faster than us and would gladly give chase. The only way out is to outsmart it and you can't do that if you're panicking. The word itself carries an undesirable connotation and is never - by definition - the best course of action.

bmitc | karma 14276 | avg karma 3.06 · | 2022-04-16 23:10:30

The human way: could easily prevent something but doesn't and then panic reacts to try and avoid the consequences once they've arrived.

alisonkisk | karma 500 | avg karma 0.24 · | 2021-04-18 21:05:14+00:00

It's fine to panic in safe situations.

jdub | karma 4052 | avg karma 6.32 · | 2016-08-02 10:32:45+00:00

Now that's a cute panic_fmt. :-)

tgv | karma 8955 | avg karma 2.31 · | 2023-11-18 11:47:46

I've had that, and it did panic.

SamPatt | karma 2379 | avg karma 3.41 · | 2023-02-11 22:13:47

Yes. This phenomenon happens all the time. Panics are human nature.