Call of the Void

You are standing on a high balcony or a cliff edge, perfectly safe behind a railing. Suddenly, a terrifying thought flashes through your mind: "I could just jump." You recoil in horror, wondering if you are suicidal or losing your mind. You are not. You are experiencing "L'appel du vide" (The Call of the Void), also known as the High Place Phenomenon. This book explores the fascinating neuroscien...