Playing with Fear
The popularity of scary entertainment has presented a puzzle to philosophers and scientists for quite some time. Why would we intentionally seek out fearful experiences for recreation and entertainment?
My own take on this problem — which comprises most of my research — is that scary entertainment is a good testing ground for yourself. B…
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