What is your fear of social interaction?

Lex Fridman discussed his fear of social interaction, highlighting the anxiety that it brings him. He mentioned having a vibrant inner world that he struggles to express externally. This internal dissonance is compounded by a self-critical voice that harshly warns him about potential mistakes in social interactions. Fridman feels a significant pressure and fear because he receives a lot of admiration from people who do not know him personally, leading him to worry that they would not admire him if they truly knew him. This self-critical perspective contributes to his fear of engaging in social interactions 1 .