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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Coltan Scrivner - Morbidly Curious
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the psychology of morbid curiosity with Coltan Scrivner\, Ph.D.—a thrilling book talk on why we’re drawn to the dark.\n\n\nMorbidly Curious Book Talk with Coltan Scrivner\, Ph.D.  \nNovember 4th\, 2025\n6:00pm – 7:00pm\, Q&A to follow\nFree\, RSVP Requested\nDoors at 5:00pm\n\n\nJoin us for a chilling evening with Coltan Scrivner\, Ph.D.\, as he dives into the psychology of the macabre in his new book\, Morbidly Curious. \nWhy do we peek at car wrecks\, binge true crime\, or flock to horror movies? Scrivner takes us inside the science of morbid curiosity\, revealing why humans are compelled to explore their darkest fears—and how this instinct helps us prepare for real-world threats. \nBlending cutting-edge research and eerie fieldwork at haunted houses worldwide\, Morbidly Curious makes a powerful case for the value of playing with fear. Whether you’re a horror fan or simply curious about human nature\, this talk will open your eyes to the hidden benefits of exploring the dark side. \n \nBooks will be available for signing and purchase. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author:  \nColtan Scrivner\, PhD\, is a behavioral scientist and horror entertainment producer. He is the world’s leading expert on the science behind morbid curiosity and the appeal of frightening entertainment. He is also the executive director of the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival and the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl\, one of the largest gatherings of zombies in the world.
URL:https://imss.org/program/book-talk-coltan-scrivner-morbidly-curious/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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