This text explores the historical and psychological perceptions of risk and the fear of the unknown. The author contrasts the attitudes of archaic societies, which strictly adhered to traditions and archetypes to avoid danger, with modern manifestations of irrational fear. Historically, curiosity was suppressed in favor of collective safety, fostering deeply rooted anxieties. These remnants of fear persist today, surfacing as opposition to scientific progress, such as genetically modified foods or nuclear research, where factual understanding is often replaced by vivid imagery of future catastrophes. The core argument highlights the lack of balanced judgment when assessing risks. Instead of succumbing to mindless fear or equally mindless hope, individuals should strive for objective risk assessment based on factual evidence. The document emphasizes that progress requires a deliberate approach that neither flatly rejects innovation nor ignores its dangers, but rather employs a reasoned evaluation of potential consequences within the context of a modern, informed worldview.