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<p>Why are so many of us drawn to horror, gore, and true crime? Why do we crane our necks to see the scene of a crash on the highway? Psychologist <a href="https://www.coltanscrivner.com/">Coltan Scrivner</a> says that our natural morbid curiosity serves a purpose. We talk with Coltan about our fascination with tales of murder and mayhem, and what this tendency reveals about our minds.</p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p><p>*Why there's often a surge of interest in scary entertainment after a violent or tragic incident in the real world. </p><p>*The potential evolutionary roots of our curiosity about scary events or violent stories.</p><p>*What researchers have found about the impact of scary movies and books on the people who watch them. </p><p>*How horror content can be a vehicle for connecting with other people. </p><p>*What we know about the personality traits of people who are drawn to dark and sinister stories. </p><p><i>If you have a question or personal story related to tod...