14.New things, dangerous things

Q1 Why do people like doing dangerous things?

Q2 Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?

Ans- Well, I guess for a variety of reasons, actually. Some people opt for doing something dangerous just because of the desire to venture past the limits of safety in pursuit of a rewarding experience. They risk because they want to take things to the edge and get their adrenalin up high, they want to conquer themselves and enjoy the thrill of danger. Others do adventurous things because they want to satisfy their curiosity and get new emotions. I guess there are also people among risk-takers who just want to show their special skills in order to impress others and become prominent. So, yeah, these are the main reasons why people take risks, to my mind.

Q3 Why are some people afraid of trying (or unwilling to try) new things?

Ans- Well, I think, they are, first of all, afraid to be outside their comfort zone opting for those actions they are used to doing. They might also be afraid to fail or feel insecure in the face of the unknown. Some people can just be afraid of changes and have a fear to lose something they already have. Others might not want to try something new 'cause they don't know what it's like and are worried that the action will produce an intolerable immediate outcome. I guess these are the main reasons.