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Human Fear Response
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Dec 10, 2025
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Coltan Scrivner (on morbid curiosities) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard·Dec 10, 2025
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He derives enjoyment from being scared, even when it feels intense.
“I like enjoy I do enjoy it and I get really worked up and scared but I do like it.”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Dec 2025 · 1 episode · 34K views on this topicCS
Humans possess a sweet spot for fear, typically around a 7 out of 10, where their enjoyment of the experience is maximized.
“What we found is that people have kind of a sweet spot of fear where their fun is maximized.”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Dec 2025 · 1 episode · 34K views on this topicExtracted by a model; may misattribute who said what.
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