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The Science of Morbid Curiosity w/ Dr. Coltan Scrivner

The Psychology Podcast

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Morbid Curiosity: Empathy and Compassion Explored

This chapter examines the phenomenon of morbid curiosity, contrasting it with tendencies linked to serial killers. The discussion includes personal insights on dark empathy and how horror films may influence emotional responses, supported by recent studies on empathy and compassion.

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