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Lessons from a terrified horror researcher | Mathias Clasen | TEDxAarhus

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Horror researcher Mathias Clausen tells us the science of why we love to be scared half to death. Mathias Clasen is a specialist in horror media and has spent years getting to the bottom of the paradox of horror: Why do people seek out the kind of entertainment that’s designed to make them feel bad?

Drawing from research on human cognition and evolution, Mathias argues that our appetite for horror and our fascination with monsters run deep in our nature.

Horror entertainment serves important functions for us by satisfying a deep-seated need for imaginative experiences with scenarios of danger.

Despite his sustained professional engagement with the genre, Mathias still cannot watch a horror film alone. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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