We fear what we do not understand

It is human nature to fear what we do not understand.

But we also need to ask ourselves: is our fear hindering our understanding? Is our fear making us reinforce our lack of understanding, to shut us off from seeking understanding so that we can allay our fear?

Are we the servants of our fear?

Or can we learn to face fear, and to master it?

"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
-- "Litany Against Fear," Dune