In 'Morbidly Curious,' a psychologist explores the human draw to ghosts and gore

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In 'Morbidly Curious,' a psychologist explores the human draw to ghosts and gore NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with psychologist Coltan Scrivner about his book Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away.

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October 30, 20254:07 PM ET

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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with psychologist Coltan Scrivner about his book Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away.

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