The Neuro Network

Ep.7 Ben Armstrong, The Art and Science of Fear

Feb 6, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Haunted House
01:30 • 2min
3
How to Scare People
03:35 • 1min
4
The Balance Between Fear and Entertainment in Haunted Houses
05:04 • 5min
5
The Chainsaw and the Haunted House
10:20 • 2min
6
The Anticipation Aspect of Fear
12:02 • 4min
7
The Role of Fear in Haunted Houses
15:45 • 2min
8
Fear Pheromones
18:11 • 2min
9
The Effect of Vomeron Nasal Organs on Pheromones
20:28 • 3min
10
The Different Types of Scares
23:07 • 4min
11
The Evolution of Phobias
27:25 • 2min
12
The Classic Experiments on Fear During Intoxication
29:36 • 2min
13
The Effects of Headphones on Fear
31:50 • 6min
14
The Differences Between Males and Females
37:41 • 3min
15
The Universal Fear of Parasites
40:12 • 2min
16
How to Make Someone Feel Like They're Helping You
42:08 • 4min
17
The Rise and Fall of the Haunted House Industry
46:23 • 3min
18
The Collaborative Approach to Haunted Attractions
49:09 • 3min
19
The Science of Fear
52:05 • 6min
20
The Jumping Frenchman of Maine
57:40 • 2min
21
The Different Types of Horror Experiences
59:40 • 4min
22
The Dark Ride: A Play on of Control
01:03:55 • 3min
23
The Wild Hypothesis on Reality
01:06:32 • 5min
24
The Backstory of Dr. Speculo
01:11:25 • 4min
25
The Emerging Trends in the Halloween Horror Industry
01:15:15 • 5min
26
The Horror of Fear
01:19:49 • 2min
27
The Neural Network: A Podcast for Scientists
01:21:24 • 2min