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The Science of Scary with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mathias Clasen, & Heather Berlin
StarTalk·Oct 21, 2021
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The transition from a high-tension state to a calm state via the parasympathetic nervous system is inherently pleasurable.
“there's also that release when you're what's called the parasympathetic nervous system kicks in and calms everything down that's also very pleasurable”
StarTalk · Oct 2021 · 1 episode · 183K views on this topic
There is an optimal level of fear that yields the highest enjoyment for people consuming horror media.
“there is a sweet spot just so just right amount of fear that is conducive to the most pleasure”
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