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Fear Scientist: How Watching Someone Die Affects Your Brain | Coltan Scrivner

Feb 6, 2026
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  • Behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner explores why humans are drawn to morbid curiosity, including rubbernecking accidents and binge-watching true crime content
  • Four types of morbid curiosity identified, with explanation of why women particularly consume true crime podcasts and how childhood fear affects adult brain development
  • Discusses psychological mechanisms behind watching disturbing content, including scary movies and violent video games

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Coltan Scrivner
3 podcast appearances

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