Just wondering, is it possible to be born without the fear gene?

Question

I was reading the Fearless series (haven't finished them yet) and I was wondering if it is possible to be born without a fear gene. I have only read the 1st and 2nd books.

Answer 1

It's instinct. Like if you touch a hot pan and it hurts so you don't touch it again, because you're afraid of getting burned. Without that fear we'd probably be doing a bunch of stupid things.

I do know it's possible to be born without feeling pain. (I first heard about it off of the show House.) But fear? Maybe. I'm sure if a person was without pain they'd pretty much be without fear as well so I do believe it could happen, but if the person could still feel pain it'd come as a shocker to me.

Answer 2

isn't fear an emotion? hummmm

Answer 3

No. If there ever was the fear gene, the natural selection would take  care of it.

Answer 4

Without knowing anything about the Fearless series, I believe it is possible to lack the ability to fear. A possible example that comes to mind is that of a serial killer. Do they have any real fear?