A discussion on ASMR and its effects, exploring the science behind it and debunking misconceptions. The chapter includes personal experiences, the variety of ASMR videos, physiological responses, and challenges in researching ASMR.
This episode was first broadcast in September 2021.
Have you heard of ASMR?
Whispery, clicky, crinkly videos are massive on YouTube - racking up millions of views.
The idea is that these sounds elicit a certain tingly, calming sensation in some people.
So what is ASMR and what does the science tell us about it?
Is it real … or pseudoscience? And why do some people get the opposite reaction – irritation rather than these pleasant tingles?