Morbidly Curious Quotes

“Scary play may help people overcome anxiety and build resilience by relying on the same principles as exposure therapy”
― Coltan Scrivner, Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away

“But I found that if I could will myself to make it through a scary scene without covering my eyes”
― Coltan Scrivner, Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away

“Compassion is knowing our darkness well enough that we can sit in the dark with others. —Pema Chödrön”
― Coltan Scrivner, Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away

“They’ve promised that dreams can come true—but forgot to mention that nightmares are dreams, too. —Oscar Wilde”
― Coltan Scrivner, Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away

“For SM, who is unable to appropriately gauge risk, curiosity always wins out. This dynamic explains why our morbid curiosity flourishes when threats are placed in a safe context, such as in a story or playful setting.”
― Coltan Scrivner, Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away