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Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
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"Really fast read to prep for my “Psychology of Horror Films” class, but I absolutely loved it. Several lightbulb moments for me!"
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"It’s always fun to gain some insight into why you are the way you are. This book was incredibly interesting and I learned a lot. The chapter on empathy was very eye opening and actually taught me a little about myself that I never understood. Also, t"
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Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away:
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“But I found that if I could will myself to make it through a scary scene without covering my eyes”
― Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
― Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
“Scary play may help people overcome anxiety and build resilience by relying on the same principles as exposure therapy”
― Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
― Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
“Compassion is knowing our darkness well enough that we can sit in the dark with others. —Pema Chödrön”
― Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
― Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
