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    Recreational Fear w/Mathias Clasen

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    Recreational Fear w/Mathias Clasen

    FromHere We Are

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    Recreational Fear w/Mathias Clasen

    FromHere We Are

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    Length:
    93 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 20, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    In celebration of Halloween I'm speaking with Mathias Clasen, a scholar of horror fiction and associate professor in literature and media at Aarhus University in Denmark. Clasen’s research integrates horror study with the natural and social sciences, in particular human behavioral biology and evolutionary and cognitive psychology.In this episode we talk about classic horror tales, why we love feeling scared, and the evolution of classic horror icons. This is the great conversation for those who love horror and those who are nervous to face their fears. If you're the latter, check out Mathias' newest book 'A Very Nervous Person's Guide to Horror Movies'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Released:
    Oct 20, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious