In this episode of "The Short Answer," we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience: pain. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of pain tolerance and threshold, uncovering the psychological, physiological, and experiential factors that shape our perception of discomfort. From the elusive quest to quantify pain to the profound impact of childhood experiences and cultural attitudes, we navigate through the complexities of human resilience. Through expert insights and captivating anecdotes, we confront the age-old question: How much pain can humans truly endure? Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of our capacity for resilience and the intricate interplay between mind and body in the face of adversity.

Music Credits:

Tranquility Meditative Piano by Praded https://elements.envato.com/tranquility-meditative-piano-D7LLBQT

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC435000/pdf/jcinvest00563-0091.pdf

https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI101907

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0061839

https://www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3924(04)00452-X/fulltext

https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3959(95)00046-U

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.29.1.31

https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1532-2149.2012.00169.x

https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3231

Original Article Link:

https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/how-much-pain-can-humans-really-handle.html

Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )

Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io

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