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Thrills & Chills: The Psychology of Fear

Thrills & Chills: The Psychology of Fear

Thrills & Chills: The Psychology of Fear

The Pulse

October 18, 202448m 0s

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Show Notes

It's that time of year when we celebrate something we usually hate: fear. We visit haunted houses and corn mazes or binge-watch the scariest horror movies. In its most primitive form, fear is about survival — so we can face or escape serious threats. In other settings — where there's no danger — fear can feel exhilarating or fun. On this episode, we explore our complicated relationship with fear.

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