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Studio 431«Мрачное любопытство: почему мы не можем отвести взгляд» (Кольтан Скривнер)Обзор книги Кольтана Скривнера «Мрачное любопытство: ученый объясняет, почему мы не можем отвести взгляд»
«Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away» by Coltan Scrivner PhD
В книге «Мрачное любопытство» ученый Кольтан Скривнер исследует психологические и эволюционные причины, по которым людей непреодолимо тянет к пугающему контенту и темам смерти. Автор объясняет, что интерес к опасностям, насилию и паранормальным явлениям заложен в нас природой как механизм обучения выживанию в защищенной среде. Через анализ хоррор-культуры, истинных преступлений и детских игр текст демонстрирует, как добровольное столкновение со страхом помогает развивать психологическую устойчивость и преодолевать тревогу. Скривнер доказывает, что это увлечение не является признаком отклонения, а служит важным инструментом для понимания угроз и тренировки эмоциональной регуляции. Книга предлагает по-новому взглянуть на «темную» сторону человеческого разума, представляя её как адаптивное преимущество, доставшееся нам от предков.
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2026-01-2950 min
The Jordan Harbinger Show1276: Coltan Scrivner | The Evolutionary Logic of Morbid CuriosityWhy do we rubberneck accidents and binge true crime? Behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner explains the surprising psychology behind our morbid curiosity.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1276What We Discuss with Coltan Scrivner:Morbid curiosity isn't a character flaw — it's an evolutionary feature. The same instinct that makes us rubberneck at accidents helped our ancestors learn about threats without becoming victims themselves. It's your brain's built-in threat-assessment system, gathering intel from a safe distance.Horror movies work because of a specific formula: an overwhelmingly powerful villain versus a vulnerable pr...
2026-01-271h 33
RadioWestDrawn to the Ghastly and Gruesome? This Psychologist Can Tell You WhyColtan Scrivner is a psychologist who studies why some of us are drawn to look at gruesome things. He calls it morbid curiosity, and he says it’s not a bad thing.
2026-01-1450 min
AI Podcast Summaries from Transcripted.ai (VIDEO)Why We Can't Look Away — Armchair Expert (Coltan Scrivner on Morbid Curiosity)What if our urge to look at the scary and the strange is actually a survival tool? In this 6-minute summary (from the original 2-hour Armchair Expert episode), hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman talk with psychologist Coltan Scrivner about morbid curiosity, fear regulation, and why people flock to true crime, haunted houses, and violent spectacle. You'll learn the four domains of morbid curiosity, the ‘sweet spot’ of fear people enjoy, the three types of horror fans, and why curiosity about danger can aid emotion regulation rather than cause harm. Coltan explains the evolutionary logic (predator inspection, rehearsal through storytelling), shar...
2025-12-1006 min
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardColtan Scrivner (on morbid curiosities)Coltan Scrivner (Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away) is a psychologist, researcher, and author. Coltan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss always preferring to do nitty gritty research in the field rather than a sterile lab, studying human fun and fear responses to haunted houses in Denmark, and his four domains of morbid curiosity. Coltan and Dax talk about why in nature there’s a lot of danger without safe opportunities to learn about it, that bar fights actually take place a lot less than if we were chimps, and how bodily injury is an effective cu...
2025-12-102h 14
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardColtan Scrivner (on morbid curiosities)Coltan Scrivner (Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away) is a psychologist, researcher, and author. Coltan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss always preferring to do nitty gritty research in the field rather than a sterile lab, studying human fun and fear responses to haunted houses in Denmark, and his four domains of morbid curiosity. Coltan and Dax talk about why in nature there’s a lot of danger without safe opportunities to learn about it, that bar fights actually take place a lot less than if we were chimps, and how bodily injury is an ef...
2025-12-102h 14
Your Anxious ChildMorbid Curiosity-Interview with Coltan Scrivner, PhDColtan Scrivner, PhD has just published Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look. He defines morbid curiosity "...a curiosity about things that are threatening or potentially dangerous". In the interview and in his book he explains why it is important to be curious about things that are dangerous. He provides an entirely new perspective about why children enjoy scary stories, the appeal of horror movies, haunted houses and true crime stories. All of these activities help you become familiar and explore the sensation of being afraid in a fictional context which in turn has been s...
2025-12-0846 min
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekVintage Antivaxxers, Horror Flick Psychology, Robin-Eating BatsColtan Scrivner joins the show to talk about the strange empathy of horror movie enjoyers. Plus, Sara Kiley talks about bats dogfighting and devouring birds, and Rachel delves into the bizarre history of the first anti-vax movement.
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2025-12-0356 min
Hidden BrainMurder MysteryWhy 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 Coltan Scrivner 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.In this episode, you'll learn:*Why there's often a surge of interest in scary entertainment after a violent or tragic incident in the real world. *The potential evolutionary roots of our c...
2025-12-0152 min
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningColtan Scrivner: the evolution and psychology of horrorToday, Razib talks to Coltan Scrivner, a behavioral scientist, horror entertainment producer, and author, whose work centers on the psychological and evolutionary roots of our fascination with darkness, horror, and true crime. He is affiliated with the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University. Scrivner also serves as the executive director of the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival and founded the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl. He has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, TIME Magazine, National Geographic, Scientific American and Forbes. He is the author of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't...
2025-11-121h 11
Today Explains'Morbidly Curious' explores the fascination with horror movies and the macabreThe book "Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away", authored by behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner, explores the human fascination with horror movies, true crime, and all things macabre. The book argues that this attraction is more than just a quirk; it's a powerful and beneficial survival instinct. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.
2025-11-0305 min
Tech and Science Daily | The StandardThe Science of Fear | ReplayBehavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear.In this episode:What is morbid curiosity?How our bodies react to horrorWhy are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer StoryDo we lack empathy if we like scary films?Recurring themes in horror movies and why they’re usedThe morbid films a behavioural scientist watches…Can horror have a bad impact on our mental health, or is it beneficial?For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk...
2025-10-3109 min
The ExcerptLove gore and horror, the dark and scary? There’s a scientific reason why.True crime, horror movies, even haunted houses — psychologist Coltan Scrivner says they all tap into a survival instinct. He explains how morbid curiosity evolved to help humans face threats and why those drawn to darkness might be more compassionate than we think.Episode transcript available here.Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-10-3115 min
Science FridayWhy Morbid Curiosity Is So Common—And So FunAt first blush, the plots of many horror movies don’t seem particularly appealing. Take “The Shining”: A murderous psychopath tries to kill his family in a haunted, secluded hotel. But horror movies have had devoted fans for as long as they’ve been around, and lately, scary movies and television shows like “Sinners” or “The Walking Dead” have made a big splash. Why? What draws us to horror? And why are some people more thrill-seeking or morbidly curious than others?
Host Flora Lichtman talks with two psychologists on opposite poles of horror fandom to flesh out some of the answe...
2025-10-2918 min
Science FridayWhy Morbid Curiosity Is So Common—And So FunAt first blush, the plots of many horror movies don’t seem particularly appealing. Take “The Shining”: A murderous psychopath tries to kill his family in a haunted, secluded hotel. But horror movies have had devoted fans for as long as they’ve been around, and lately, scary movies and television shows like “Sinners” or “The Walking Dead” have made a big splash. Why? What draws us to horror? And why are some people more thrill-seeking or morbidly curious than others? Host Flora Lichtman talks with two psychologists on opposite poles of horror fandom to flesh out some of the answe...
2025-10-2917 min
Amado EsposoHow Horror Movies and True Crime Can Make You HappierHalloween isn't just costumes and candy. It's also a time when we indulge our interest in the scary and macabre. But there's also a taboo about gory horror movies and gruesome true crime shows - we often feel that being interested in blood and violence is unhealthy. The opposite is possibly true. Psychologist Coltan Scrivner (author of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can’t Look Away) says that watching a scary movie or listening to a murder podcast is perfectly natural and in fact teaches us valuable lessons to enhance our emotional resilience. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
2025-10-2744 min
The Happiness LabHow Horror Movies and True Crime Can Make You HappierHalloween isn't just costumes and candy. It's also a time when we indulge our interest in the scary and macabre. But there's also a taboo about gory horror movies and gruesome true crime shows - we often feel that being interested in blood and violence is unhealthy. The opposite is possibly true. Psychologist Coltan Scrivner (author of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can’t Look Away) says that watching a scary movie or listening to a murder podcast is perfectly natural and in fact teaches us valuable lessons to enhance our emotional resilience. See o...
2025-10-2744 min
Podcast in A minor117 ~ Got the MorbsHalloween draws ever closer! Got the morbs yet? The what? That’s a Victorian slang phrase meaning “to sit under a cloud of despondency.” But for our purposes, we’ll dwell on the definition of “morbid” pertaining to an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease. Come along and visit some creepy, morbid sites around the globe! Then relax for some morbid poetry in the public domain this exquisite, haunted October!This episode was roundly inspired by my archivist/childhood best friend Tammy Williams—who made me an embroidery of the marvelous...
2025-10-2212 min
Something You Should KnowThe Science of Morbid Curiosity & The Dirty Secrets of Clean EnergyWhen you want to reach out to someone — to ask them on a date, invite them to an event, or simply connect — what’s the best way to do it? Text? Email? A phone call? Research shows one option is far more effective, and it’s not what most people assume. Listen as I reveal what science says is the best way to reach out. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/should_you_call_or_text_science_weighs_in?utm
Why do people slow down to gawk at car crashes, binge true crime podcasts, or line up for horr...
2025-10-2048 min
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningColtan Scrivner: the evolution and psychology of horrorThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.razibkhan.comToday, Razib talks to Coltan Scrivner, a behavioral scientist, horror entertainment producer, and author, whose work centers on the psychological and evolutionary roots of our fascination with darkness, horror, and true crime. He is affiliated with the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University. Scrivner also serves as the executive director of the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival and founded the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl. He has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, NPR...
2025-10-1720 min
Morbidly Curious Book Club PodcastBONUS: Live Recording of "Morbidly Curious" with the author Coltan ScrivnerJoin the Morbidly Curious Book Club Today: https://www.morbidlycuriousbookclub.com/ Early + Ad-free for Patreon members: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheMorbidlyCuriousBookClub"Not everyone has a strong impulse toward morbid curiosity. Why, then, are some of us powerfully drawn to content that portrays evil, violence, and suffering? Is and interest in the darker side of life a sign of a moral bankruptcy? In my experience, this isn't an accurate assessment. I've met with and studied morbidly curious people all over the world, form haunted attractions to horror conventions to university classrooms. Anecdotally and empirically, morbidly...
2025-10-101h 12
Brad Carr Podcast135. Coltan Scrivner: Why Predatory Men Get All the Attention (MORBIDLY CURIOUS)Dr. Coltan Scrivner explains the human drive to study the minds of dangerous people, and other elements of morbid curiosity. DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. ----------------------------RELATED LINKS Dr. Karen Mitchell on Human Predators: https://youtu.be/KcfuSbHbEoc Jennifer R. Young on Human Predators: https://youtu.be/i3wk1RdfHiI Ehren Dorsey on Grooming and Manipulation: https://youtu.be/ugh2_vzlsQk Coltan Scrivner's book...
2025-10-091h 12
Brad Carr Podcast135. Coltan Scrivner: Why Predatory Men Get All the Attention (MORBIDLY CURIOUS)Dr. Coltan Scrivner explains the human drive to study the minds of dangerous people, and other elements of morbid curiosity.DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED LINKSDr. Karen Mitchell on Human Predators: https://youtu.be/KcfuSbHbEocJennifer R. Young on Human Predators: https://youtu.be/i3wk1RdfHiIEhren Dorsey on Grooming and Manipulation: https://youtu.be/ugh2_vzlsQkColtan Scrivner's book...
2025-10-091h 12
Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)Horror and Morbid Curiosity with Coltan ScrivnerGrab some candy (or brains): Halloween is here! This week, we talk to Coltan Scrivner about why we can't look away from the macabre, what exactly the "horror" genre is, and why a self-dose of fear and horror may be good for anxiety. If you are curious about horror, true crime, cobwebs, zombies, great white sharks, Jurassic Park, or whether its good for kids to experience gross or scary things, this episode is for you!
Also, today, Coltan's book, Morbidly Curious, comes out:
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2025-10-072h 06
Don’t Miss Your Ears To A Immersive Full Audiobook.Morbidly Curious by Coltan Scrivner PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/249969to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Morbidly Curious
Author: Coltan Scrivner PhD
Narrator: Coltan Scrivner PhD
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
Release date: 10-07-25
Ratings: 5.0 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Psychology & Mental Health
Publisher's Summary:
Blending fascinating insights and cutting-edge research at haunted houses across the world, Scrivner makes a powerful argument for the value of playing with fear and embracing the gruesome. Whether you're a horror fan yourself or just want to better understand the true crime craze, Morbidly Curious will open your eyes to the hidden benefits of exploring the dark...
2025-10-076h 12
Who's There? PodcastEp. 225: Dr. Coltan Scrivner (Researcher & Author of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can’t Look Away – out 10/7!_Show Notes: This week I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Coltan Scrivner about his new book Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can’t Look Away, which is out tomorrow, October 6th. He told me how videogames like Resident Evil were his gateway into the macabre, what he’s learned in his research about...
2025-10-0650 min
Who's There? A Podcast About Horror FansEp. 225: Dr. Coltan Scrivner (Researcher & Author of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away - out 10/7!_Show Notes:This week I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Coltan Scrivner about his new book Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can’t Look Away, which is out tomorrow, October 6th. He told me how videogames like Resident Evil were his gateway into the macabre, what he’s learned in his research about why people love being scared, and the three different categories that people can be divided into. He also talked about how he started the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival which is in its second year, why he likes going to h...
2025-10-0650 min
The Nicole Sandler ShowMilitary Madness, Shutdown Showdown, Morbid Curiosity & MoreThere was a Shutdown Showdown in the Oval Office yesterday but, like everything D’ump does, this was a ruse. The deadline is tonight at midnight...This morning, the cabinet member formerly known as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, made it clear to the 800 highest-ranking US military officials from around the world he hastily called home for an unprecedented meeting, that he means war. And he means WAR!!! And Trump spoke too... for 74 interminable minutes... I'm joined by Coltan Scrivner, author of "Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away", perhaps explaining the Tr...
2025-10-0159 min
Shelf Love: Romance Novel DiscourseMorbid Curiosity Meets Romance with Dr. Coltan ScrivnerAre readers of dark romance or bodice rippers more morbidly curious than those who read sweet romcoms? Is the allure of horror and scary romance similar. Dr. Coltan Scrivner joins Shelf Love to discuss his new book, “Morbidly Curious,” and its insights on why people are drawn to scary media. The conversation delves into how understanding morbid curiosity can provide new perspectives on romance readers, the stereotypes surrounding both horror and romance fans, and the psychological underpinnings of consuming these genres. Dr. Scrivner shares his research on formidability dynamics within horror, how horror media impacts its audience, and the surp...
2025-09-301h 02
Horror JoyThomas Ha on Meet Your MakerIn this episode of Meet Your Maker, hosts welcome Thomas Ha to discuss his forthcoming collection 'Uncertain Sons'.The conversation delves into Ha’s perspective on the intricate relationship between horror and joy, the cathartic and connective aspects of horror literature, and the experiential overlap between fear, happiness, and grief.Ha shares insights into his creative process, his multicultural background, and the welcoming nature of the horror community.Additionally, the role of independent presses, particularly Undertow Publications, in fostering innovative horror fiction is highlighted.The episode concludes with recommendations of short st...
2025-09-1537 min
FADE TO BLACK with Jimmy ChurchFADE to BLACK host: Jimmy Church guest: Coltan ScrivnerTonight, author, researcher and scientist Coltan Scrivner, PhD, joins us to discuss why we Crave the Creepy... this is a absolute Not-to-Miss conversation!!!
2025-09-102h 07
FADE to BLACK w/ Jimmy Church PodcastEp. 2210 Coltan Scrivner, PhD: Craving the CreepyTonight, Tuesday on FADE to BLACK: Dr. Coltan Scrivner dives into morbid curiosity and why humans crave the eerie, the creepy, and the macabre. Coltan Scrivner is a psychologist and horror entertainment producer. He is the world's leading expert on the science behind morbid curiosity and the appeal of frightening entertainment. He is also the executive director of the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival and the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl, one of the largest gatherings of zombies in the world. WEBSITES: https://www.coltanscrivner.com/ Air Date: September 09, 2025
2025-09-092h 02
Give and TakeEpisode 301: Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away, with Coltan ScrivnerMy guest today is Coltan Scrivner, a behavioral scientist who has spent years studying the psychology of why we’re drawn to the dark, the eerie, and the unsettling. His brand-new book, Morbidly Curious, takes us deep into the strange territory of horror films, true crime, haunted houses, and all the things we’d rather pretend we don’t think about—but secretly can’t look away from.
In our conversation, we explore why being curious about the morbid isn’t a flaw—it’s a fundamental part of being human. From evolutionary survival to modern entertainment, Coltan makes the...
2025-09-0747 min
Modern Wisdom#984 - Coltan Scrivner - Why We’re Drawn to Death, Crime, & DangerColtan Scrivner is a behavioral scientist, an expert on morbid curiosity in horror and true‑crime media, and an author.
Why are humans so curious about death? From car accidents to scary stories, roller coasters, and horror movies, some people are fascinated while others are repulsed. What draws us toward the very things we should naturally want to avoid?
Expect to learn why humans are drawn to dark or morbid content and the evolutionary logic behind watching something that disturbs us, why there is a gender gap of who is more interested in morbid curiosity, wh...
2025-08-231h 06
Connecting Winnipeg with Hal AndersonWhat Can Be Done?Today we talk to
LOREN REMILLARD - PRESIDENT & CEO, WINNIPEG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
COLIN CRAIG - PRESIDENT, THINK TANK SECONDSTREET.ORG,
MARTIN FIRESTONE - PRESIDENT, TRAVEL SECURE, and
DR. COLTAN SCRIVNER - PSYCHOLOGIST, AUTHOR & MORBID CURIOSITY EXPERT
2025-08-1247 min
Giappone nel mondoPerché il Giappone Ama l'Orrore?Questa è una puntata speciale di Giappone nel Mondo, un approfondimento molto particolare ed elaborato a cui abbiamo dedicato più di un mese di lavoro, ricerca e scrittura. In questo episodio, Luca Valletta vi guida in un'indagine che parte da una misteriosa videocassetta finita nelle mani di Charlie Sheen e arriva al cuore della cultura pop giapponese, esplorando il complesso rapporto tra la violenza nei media e la criminalità nella vita reale.Analizzeremo il caso del film Guinea Pig 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood e del suo autore, il maestro dell'horror Hideshi Hino, per poi addentrarci in ciò che la...
2025-07-1421 min
God ForbidWe live in a world where horror is all too real. So why are horror movies breaking box office records?55 horror movies came out last year - more than one a week - the most of any year this century.But why would make-believe horror double its box office share in a decade which has seen real existential fear: wars, pandemics, and natural disasters.And what do movies that scare us have to do with religions that comfort us?Well, they’re both interested in what you believe, ask questions about evil, and want your attendance on a Sunday morning.GUESTS:BARBARA CREED Professor of Screen Studies at the University of Me...
2025-07-1154 min
Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights PodcastColtan Scrivner, Ph.D.: Morbid Curiosity – Confronting The Upcoming Threats | Doing Well #73In an era marked by global uncertainty, it’s natural to feel a sense of anxiety about the future. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D. on how the practice of morbid curiosity can, unexpectedly, offer benefits to our well-being.
Based at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark, Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D. investigates the evolutionary and psychological underpinnings of our fascination with the darker side of life. Impressively, Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D. is in the midst of writing his first bo...
2025-02-2841 minDoing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights PodcastColtan Scrivner, Ph.D.: Morbid Curiosity – Confronting The Upcoming Threats | Doing Well #73In an era marked by global uncertainty, it’s natural to feel a sense of anxiety about the future. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D. on how the practice of morbid curiosity can, unexpectedly, offer benefits to our well-being.
Based at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark, Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D. investigates the evolutionary and psychological underpinnings of our fascination with the darker side of life. Impressively, Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D. is in the midst of writing his first bo...
2025-02-2841 min
The Horror Heals PodcastHorror Fans' Morbid Curiosity UnmaskedSend us a textIn this episode, Corey and Kendall sit down with Dr. Coltan Scrivner, a leading expert on the psychology of horror, morbid curiosity, and true crime. Coltan shares his journey from curious grad student to global thought leader, exploring why we’re drawn to the macabre, how horror can benefit mental health, and the fascinating science behind our fear-driven behaviors.Horror Fans' Morbid Curiosity UnmaskedColtan discusses:His upcoming book Morbidly Curious (releasing October 2025).The Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl and Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival.The evolution of ho...
2024-12-0528 min
Science QuicklyExploring the Science of Spookiness at the Recreational Fear LabWhy do so many of us love a good scare? Whether it’s horror movies, haunted houses or creepy podcasts, there’s something thrilling about feeling spooked—especially around Halloween. In this episode, host Rachel Feltman dives into our fascination with fear and morbid curiosity with Coltan Scrivner, a behavioral scientist at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark. They explore the evolutionary and psychological reasons behind why we’re drawn to the dark and eerie and why a dose of fear can be so much fun.Recommended reading:The Evolutionary Reasons We Are Draw...
2024-10-3017 min
Scientific American Podcast: Science TalkExploring the Science of Spookiness at the Recreational Fear LabWhy do so many of us love a good scare? Whether it’s horror movies, haunted houses or creepy podcasts, there’s something thrilling about feeling spooked—especially around Halloween. In this episode, host Rachel Feltman dives into our fascination with fear and morbid curiosity with Coltan Scrivner, a behavioral scientist at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark. They explore the evolutionary and psychological reasons behind why we’re drawn to the dark and eerie and why a dose of fear can be so much fun.Recommended reading:The Evolutionary Reasons We Are Draw...
2024-10-3017 min
The Connection with Marty Moss-CoaneWhat drives our morbid curiosity‘Tis the season for ghouls, goblins, witches and ghosts. Halloween can be traced back to the Celts who marked the start of the cold, dark winter with bonfires, costumes and ritual celebrations to ward off the dead.
Coming up, why do we like to be frightened? Why do so many of us enjoy horror movies and roller coasters, devour crime stories and read fairy tales to our kids and grandkids. Our guest is behavioral scientist, Coltan Scrivner, who studies morbid curiosity, organizes zombie crawls and runs scary film festivals. He says scaring ourselves can have evolutionary and ps...
2024-10-2550 min
The Psychology PodcastThe Science of Morbid Curiosity w/ Dr. Coltan ScrivnerThis week Scott is joined by true crime and morbid curiosity psychologist, Dr. Coltan Scrivner. Scott and Dr. Scrivner discuss how to determine your level of interest in morbid curiosity, why some people have a higher level of tolerance (and even attraction) to scary things, and how to spot a “bleeding-heart" horror fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-08-151h 00
Out Of The Blank#1663 - Coltan ScrivnerColtan Scrivner is an author and behavioral scientist. He is a research fellow at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University. He has pioneered the psychological study of morbid curiosity and is an expert on the psychology of horror fandom and scary play. His research has been widely covered by news and media outlets, including National Geographic, Time, BBC, The Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The New York Times, and Forbes.
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2024-06-2552 min
YIRA YIRANo llegamos a la sangre por causas técnicasLo único gracioso de la entrevista a Sánchez en Televisión Española fue ese tropiezo que le hizo apuntarse a sí mismo con verdad: «Tengo un punto de indignidad por lo que está pasando». Nunca antes se había visto, al menos en tiempos de paz, una actitud semejante hacia las instituciones como la que exhibió al señalar la «sede social» de esa fantasmagórica máquina del fango en la Comunidad de Madrid. La espiral del odio a la que contribuye el presidente del Gobierno le da qué pensar, ahora que está trabajando en un libro donde la Gu...
2024-06-1345 min
The Dumb AF PodcastSerial Killers Don't Watch True CrimeWe're tackling the twisted world of true crime and the myth that serial killers steer clear of their own genre. With behavioral scientist and author Coltan Scrivner on deck, we're diving deep into the minds of those who love to explore the darkest corners of humanity.Ever wondered why true crime aficionados are hooked? Or if binge-watching documentaries makes you more empathetic or a potential psychopath? From dissecting our fascination with gore to pondering the future of horror, we're leaving no stone unturned.And let's not forget the age-old debate: Does media violence breed real-life violence...
2024-05-1055 min
Why Do We Do That?#052 - Morbid Curiosity with Dr. Coltan ScrivnerIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with behavioral scientist Dr. Coltan Scrivner about morbid curiosity. They discuss the different domains of morbid curiosity, if morbidly curious people are less empathetic, what attracts us to horror & true crime content, and potential benefits of being curious about danger.
For more on Coltan, visit www.coltanscrivner.com or subscribe to his Substack, Morbidly Curious Thoughts.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
2024-05-0650 min
Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!Mental Health Compassion and Choosing to Be Curious | Lynn Borton #03"Choosing to be curious is acting on the idea that there's opportunity in the unknown, which becomes an invitation." - Lynn BortonLynn Borton is the creator and host of the podcast and Pacifica Network radio show "Choose to be Curious." Lynn is a facilitator—of conversations and transformation—with more than 30 years of experience in strategic governance and change management in the non-profit sector. Combining science, organizational learning, and leadership development, Lynn is working to synthesize the study of curiosity into something we can all appreciate: an exciting path to greater personal well-being, professional succe...
2024-02-0755 min
Be AfraidThis Is as Close to Hell as I Ever Wanna GetThis week on Be Afraid, we break the fourth wall, moving from the world of horror fiction to the world of nonfiction. As we do, we consider the real stuff, the stuff movies are made of, the stuff horror movies are made of. By examining the phenomenon of real-world exorcisms, we ask how it is that we can be both skeptical and scared. Joining us this week:Dr. David Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. Rob Clark is the minister to youth and children at University Place Pr...
2023-10-2751 min
Speaking of PsychologyWhy do we love scary movies? with Coltan Scrivner, PhDOctober may be the month that our fascination with all things ghoulish and grisly reaches its peak, but for many people, a fascination with the darker side of life isn’t limited to Halloween. Coltan Scrivner, PhD, talks about why people are drawn to horror, true crime and other scary genres; and whether terrifying entertainment can actually be good for some people’s mental health and leave them better equipped to handle real-life challenges. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
2023-10-2533 min
Be AfraidWhat's Your Favorite Scary Movie?This week on Be Afraid, we walk through the various sub-genres of horror and consider the ways in which different kinds of horror films not only reflect our wide-ranging fears, but also provide us with models for responding to the undeniable horrors of real life.More from Kutter Callaway on theology and culture: https://www.kuttercallaway.com/More from Uncommon Voices Collective: https://www.uncommonvoices.faith/More from Qoholeth: https://qohelethnoise.bandcamp.comJoining us this week:Wes Craven is a well known American filmmaker who is considered by...
2023-10-131h 18
Learn English with: My Life and Other Funny StoriesEp.26: Why Is Everyone (Including Me) So Obsessed with Murder Documentaries?Murder documentaries, murder podcasts, books, videos and I don't know what. Netflix is full of it as well - stories about murders and murderers are everywhere and I was wondering: why is everyone (including me) so interested and obsessed with it? Why are we so attracted to those stories? You can find out in today's episode.⭐Přepis, slovíčka a kvíz: TADY⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova)email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.comSources (Zdroje):Scrivner, Coltan. “The...
2023-10-1310 min
Horror Movie TalkThe Descent Review & Coltan Scrivner InterviewThe Descent is more than a decent movie, it’s phenomenal. It doesn’t play it safe by making just a straight ahead monster movie, it delves into many different kinds of phobias along the way.
Synopsis
The Descent starts out similar to my favorite porn, with a team of international women out in the woods. They go caving in an uncharted cave system in the Appalachians. Quickly their expedition goes sideways when a cave in happens and they are stuck in the caves, short on supplies. The film quickly turns terrifying as they...
2023-02-2200 min
2023-02-221h 46
The Neuro NetworkEp.9 Coltan Scrivner, PhD- The Science of Fear and Morbid CuriosityColtan Scrivner, PhD of the Recreational Fear Lab joins us for a fascinating dive into the neuroscience and psychology of fear. Learn what makes humans fear, and what draws us to enjoy haunted houses and horror films. Coltan Scrivner: https://www.coltanscrivner.com/Recreational Fear Lab: https://cc.au.dk/en/recreational-fear-lab/Publications:Psychology and neurobiology of horror movies: https://psyarxiv.com/b8tgs/https://www.theneuronetwork.org/*Disclaimer: The information in this show is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as professional...
2023-02-201h 08
Tech and Science Daily | The StandardThe Science of Fear | Horror specialWhat's the best scary movie to watch? But do we lack empathy if we enjoy horror? Behavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear.In this episode:What is morbid curiosity?How our bodies react to horrorWhy are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer StoryDo we lack empathy if we like scary films?Recurring themes in horror movies and why they’re usedThe morbid films a behavioural scientist watches…Can horror have a bad impact on our mental health, or is it...
2022-10-3108 min
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzDr. Craig Jenne, Concussion Awareness Day, Alberta Summer Tourism and understanding "Morbid Curiosity"Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, September 28th.We begin with a look at the ‘state’ of COVID-19 as we move into the fall. Could we see an ‘uptick’ in cases and what can we expect from ‘flu’ season this year in Alberta? We discuss with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calgary.Over 200-thousand concussions occur annually in Canada – the most common head injury. Do you know how to accurately identify a concussion and how it should be ‘treated’? We get the answers from Dr. Martin Mrazik, Professor of Psychology from th...
2022-09-2832 min
Folk och Försvar-poddenKan filmer förbereda dig för kris och krig?Få kulturyttringar har samma genomslag som filmen och filmen har både en konstnärlig och en underhållande ställning som få andra medier kan konkurrera med. Vi ser film för att bli berörda, för att glädjas och för att förstå vår omvärld. Genom filmernas berättelser utmanar vi vår egen syn på dilemman och prövningar utan att själva behöva utsättas för dem.
Därför är det inte orimligt att tänka sig att filmer som handlar om krig och katastrofer också kan skapa en viss mental b...
2022-03-2848 min
Such a Nightmare: Conversations about HorrorMy Heart Is a Chainsaw (2021) | Episode #63In this episode, hosts Katherine Troyer and Toni Tresca discuss the 2021 horror novel My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones.
Episode Highlights: We talk about the character of Jade as the broken and beautiful Final Girl that we do not deserve, but that we so desperately need. Toni praises the use of the extra-credit essays between chapters, and Katherine admits that they were brilliant additions but reminded her a bit too much of grading. And we explore the ways that this novel forces us to confront both the power and limitations of this genre we...
2022-02-1452 min
Converging Dialogues#89 - The Macabre Pleasures of Morbid Curiosity: A Dialogue with Coltan ScrivnerIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Coltan Scrivner about morbid curiosity. They define curiosity and morbid curiosity along with the origins of morbid curiosity with critiques on terror management theory and negative trait bias. They discuss state vs. trait morbid curiosity and how morbid curiosity correlates with personality. They talk about his measure of morbid curiosity, what factors he found, and why he used factor analysis. They engage on horror films and why many people are invested in this genre. They also talk about the potential clinical implications and challenges that horror could have on disorders...
2021-11-221h 57
Analytischer KaffeeplauschEpisode 26 – Kommen Horrorfans besser durch die Pandemie?Würdet ihr an einer Séance teilnehmen? Hättet ihr Interesse, mit Serienmörder*innen zu reden? Wie sieht es mit dem Zusehen bei einer Kopftransplantation aus? Die Antworten auf Fragen wie diese geben Aufschluss über das Konzept der morbiden Neugier. Was dies genau beinhaltet und ob Menschen, die bei solchen Fragen eher "ja" antworten und z. B. generell gerne Horror konsumieren, besser in einer Pandemie zurechtkommen, diskutieren Paul und Rebecca in diesem Halloween-Special anhand einer psychologischen Studie. Dabei erfahrt ihr auch, was Rebecca bei einem Seminar zu Schönheitschirurgie erlebt hat, und ob Paul einen Gladiatorenkampf besuchen würde...
2021-10-311h 21
Choose to be CuriousEp. #155: Morbid Curiosity, with Coltan ScrivnerDo horror movies serve a purpose? Where do you draw the line between revulsion and wanting to know more? These are the questions that drive the research of Coltan Scrivner, PhD. Coltan investigates the evolutionary and psychological underpinnings of our fascination with the darker side of life, including horror, true crime, and all types of scary play.
Just in time for Halloween, but with fascinating, surprising and thought-provoking applications any time, we focus today on morbid curiosity.
Coltan Scrivner: https://www.coltanscrivner.com
Theme music by Sean Balick. "Nervous Whisp" by CloudCover, via Blue Dot Sessions.
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2021-10-2628 min
Mind Under MatterMorbid CuriositiesThe Slightly Morbid and Extremely Curious Boys of Comedy™ new costumes for a second Halloween episode.
This week, we talk about the psychology of horror.
Most life on earth tends to avoid scary situations. So why are so many humans drawn toward horror movies, haunted houses, and other situations where we intentionally confront fear, violence, death and disgust for recreation?
To find out, The SMECBC™ take horror researcher, Coltan Scrivner’s, ‘Morbid Curiosity Scale’.
Would you like to see a head transplant? How about wa...
2021-10-252h 28
Podcast#69: Coltan Scrivner on First-Gen to FameColtan Scrivner: you may not know the name, but you will. Coltan is a first-gen college student, and one of the most impressive PhD students I've come across. His family is from Slaughterville, Oklahoma, and did his undergrad and masters in Oklahoma before beginning his PhD at the University of Chicago's Department of Comparative Human Development. He's carved out for himself a fascinating area of specialization: morbid curiosity. It's really cool to see him conceive of an academic niche and to position himself as the unequivocal world expert. He's under contract for Penguin Random House to write a trade book...
2021-10-1957 minCognitive Revolution#69: Coltan Scrivner on First-Gen to FameColtan Scrivner: you may not know the name, but you will. Coltan is a first-gen college student, and one of the most impressive PhD students I've come across. His family is from Slaughterville, Oklahoma, and did his undergrad and masters in Oklahoma before beginning his PhD at the University of Chicago's Department of Comparative Human Development. He's carved out for himself a fascinating area of specialization: morbid curiosity. It's really cool to see him conceive of an academic niche and to position himself as the unequivocal world expert. He's under contract for Penguin Random House to write a trade book...
2021-10-1957 min
Here We AreMorbid Curiosity w/Coltan ScrivnerToday I am speaking with Coltan Scrivner, who is a researcher at The University of Chicago in the Department of Comparative Human Development and a Fellow at the Institute for Mind and Biology. We talk about horror, anxiety, why some people enjoy scaring themselves for fun, and I take Coltan's Morbid Curiosity Test!Find out how morbidly curious you are! https://www.coltanscrivner.com/morbid-curiosity-testLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-121h 39
Here We AreMorbid Curiosity w/Coltan ScrivnerToday I am speaking with Coltan Scrivner, who is a researcher at The University of Chicago in the Department of Comparative Human Development and a Fellow at the Institute for Mind and Biology. We talk about horror, anxiety, why some people enjoy scaring themselves for fun, and I take Coltan's Morbid Curiosity Test!
Find out how morbidly curious you are! https://www.coltanscrivner.com/morbid-curiosity-test
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-121h 39
ALTER WeeklyIf 2020 Was a Scary Movie...In this exciting episode, Andrew and Sapphire explore how horror fans are faring among a pandemic with Coltan Scrivner, how horror can help tackle societal issues of today with Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr, and an intro to the brand new ALTER Society Movie Club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0555 min
EPIDEMIC with Dr. Celine GounderS1E49 / Lessons from the Zombie Apocalypse / Coltan Scrivner, David Schnieder, Robert WonserTranscript"We have this long history of seeking personal and individual solutions to public problems and I think the zombie films highlight that." - Robert WonserFrom Night of the Living Dead, to 28 Days Later, and World War Z, pandemics have always been at the heart of zombie movies. In this Halloween edition of Epidemic, we find out what these films get right and wrong about the current coronavirus pandemic, what they can teach us about epidemiology, and how fans of horror movies are experiencing the pandemic differently than the rest of us. T...
2020-10-3022 min
Ciencia en ChanclasEpisodio 2: Horror vs. pandemiaEn este episodio hablamos del estudio que Scrivner, C. y sus colegas realizaron en 310 personas buscando una relación entre ser fan de películas de horror o del género de supervivencia con un sentimiento de estabilidad emocional y preparación ante la pandemia respectivamente.
Artículo: Scrivner, Coltan, et al. "Pandemic practice: Horror fans and morbidly curious individuals are more psychologically resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic." Personality and individual differences (2020): 110397.
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2020-10-2016 min
The Mad Scientist PodcastMorbid CuriosityThis episode we are joined by Coltan Scrivner to talk about his work on Morbid Curiosity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-1150 min