I think there are two keys to understanding and potentially overcoming this fear of uncertainty. The first is individual resilience. If someone has high confide

I think there are two keys to understanding and potentially overcoming this fear of uncertainty. The first is individual resilience. If someone has high confidence in their ability to overcome unexpected situations, then uncertainty can shift from a risk to a benefit. The other aspect is track record. If people have a history of uncertainty leading to bad outcomes, they are naturally wary of it. It would be interesting to know if the author had any specific experiences that shifted their perception of uncertainty from fun to more anxiety prone. Did they have some bad trips that made them more cautious?