Prosophobia

Prosophobia is an irrational fear of progress, a type of specific phobia. The term comes from the Greek proso meaning forward and phobos meaning fear.

Prosophobes who have severe fear may prefer to live in a primitive lifestyle free from modern devices like cell phones, computers, and TVs.

Prosophobia can be treated using logic, that is, using personal progress for enjoyment. More reliable options are psychotherapy, and medication for patients who suffer anxiety and depression.

See also

• List of phobias
• Chronophobia
• Progress trap
• Anarcho-primitivism

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