It makes sense that we run away from scary things. That’s a good way to stay alive. But why do some people also love scary things? Why do people gravitate toward horror?Guests: Mathias Clasen and Marc Andersen, co-directors of the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus UniversityFor show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscriptsFor more, go to vox.com/unexplainableAnd please email us! unexplainable@vox.comWe read every email.Support Unexplainable by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/membersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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