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Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
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2025
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"This was one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read, and I learnt SO much. I was constantly telling the people around me all the facts I’d learnt. More non fiction that’s as easily digestible as this please, even if the topic is difficult. "
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"Excellent narration. Really interesting book about why people love horror. We aren't psychopaths! Yay! Lol"
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"This was an insightful dive into the morbidly curious from a scientific perspective. It landed a bit dry at some parts but I understand that's because of the clinical perspective. I've always been curious about how horror effects me on a physiologica"
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"This was a really illuminating read! I've never made an effort to address why I'll watch Homelander gruesomely tear someone in half on The Boys, or watch a snippet of a well-known horror show over someone's shoulder when I know I'll have nightmares a"
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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
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