Study Like Modern Human Stress Like Panic Facing Lions

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JAKARTA - In the current era of kiwari or modern times, stress is a condition that is common to many people. High life pressure is one of the main triggers for stress.

Seeing this phenomenon, a study even likens the stress experienced by today's modern-time humans to face wild animals like lions every day.

The study was conducted by two anthropologists, Colin Shaw and Daniel Logman. They say the daily life of today's humans is filled with stressors, ranging from many electronic mail (email) to street noise.

These things make the human body always in a state of alertness. This level of stress triggers many problems in the body, including cognitive decline, autoimmune disease, and decreased fertility.

The study conducted by Shaw and Logman also reviewed evidence of poorer fitness among those living in urban areas. This is due to the relationship between air pollution, brain damage, and other factors.

In addition, stressors are in the form of artificial light, microplastic exposure, to a lifestyle that sits more. This makes the body react with a stress response system, which is likened to dealing with lions.

Our shot reacts as if all these stress triggers are lions. Whether it's a debate with your partner or superiors, traffic noise, but everything triggers the same stress response system as facing a lion," Shaw said, quoted from Science Direct, Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Meanwhile, the study is basically a summary of all previous studies on the potential adverse effects of life and the environment in the 21st century.

This analysis states that although humans are now making a lot of progress and success, they are still people who are more anxious and more easily depressed than their ancestors.

Thus, to reduce the pressure, Shaw recommends everyone take the time to spend in nature. If you can't, then try to enjoy photos of natural scenery that might help.