09/25/2025
"Psychotherapist Tina Chummun explained why people from all over the world can start believing that the world is about to end, explaining: "People often get caught up in these belief systems during times of uncertainty because our brain is wired to seek patterns and certainty when life feels uncertain and unpredictable.
“Neuroscience shows us that heightened stress and uncertainty increase our amygdala reactivity, making us more susceptible to black-and-white narratives that promise safety, salvation or control.
"When people want reassurance about the unknown, they piggyback on other people who seem to know what's happening - even though they haven't stopped to question whether what they're aligning with is right."
