Why do we like to be scared? | Dr. Margee Kerr | TEDxFoggyBottom

From haunted houses to horror films, why do we enjoy being scared? Sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr reconsiders the physical and psychological effects of fear on the body to figure out exactly what it is about being scared that's just so fun.
Dr. Margee Kerr is a sociologist and author who earned her PhD in 2009 from the University of Pittsburgh and currently teaches and conducts research on fear, specifically how and why people engage with "scary" material. Dr. Kerr is the co-investigator on a first-of-its-kind study which measures how the brain and body respond to "fun-scary" experiences like haunted attractions, paranormal investigations, and thrill rides. She works as a consultant for attractions and museums and is the author of SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of fear, named as a must read by the Washington Post. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Parade, Atlantic Monthly, and NPR’s Science Friday, among other places.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@johns123]

I still don't know why we like fear, but whatever

[@robinglizard778]

Yeah right

[@Knightjedi88]

I think because of endorphines released after the scare. One can get addict to it

[@hanskung3278]

She told us, it makes us feel alive, especially if your empty inside, which is not uncommon.

[@zackwalton4371]

Interesting

[@cwaltzmusic]

It depends how you Define physical Affair as opposed to psychological fear. I like scary movies and stories but not violent slasher ones but I choose to live my life based and unconditional loving kindness so in reality there's not much I fear so tend to be pretty Fearless as an absence of fear rather than fear being present but choosing to go Goforth courageously. I think in the end certain types of fear makes us feel alive as long as it's not a real threat so that's why people like scary movies

[@lexiandducklin9563]

Some people enjoy the adrenaline rush and some people get a sense of accomplishment when they overcome fear.

[@PenguJ]

Lets face is you're here either for a paper or your teacher sent you here

[@gavinwelchh]

Essay?

[@Damplampshade]

yeah...

[@zygzakjumper]

well XD

[@Tati94942]

I was actually just curious!

[@giahung2983]

same

[@KidBrotherChives]

12k views an 11 comments.. she must’ve said something right 😂

[@shawndion1277]

I may not not like you, yet I agree with what you say.

[@sirajuddinmobini565]

you have done a very good ted congrats

[@JoeZ96]

sirajuddin Mobini your welcome 😌👍

[@alankjacob]

On my way...🔥

[@dumbfool6488]

Litterly used this for my primarye school exam XD

[@beckyrose4689]

So this is the kind of stuff they are using to teach our children in school

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[@robinglizard778]

Sus

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First Comment!

[@TarwTarw]

Congratulations, do you want a medal?

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[@matthewvasquez9278]

thats why women like scary movies