Why I Enjoy Fear Analysis

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Fear and Why We Like It We’re getting close to October and all the scary movie lovers and thrill-seekers gather around and prepare to be scared. However, have we ever thought of why most of us enjoy being scared? The article, “Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?” written by Allegra Ringo explores the science behind supernatural and physical thrills. The reality of something supernatural or somewhat human like but not exactly tears us apart and leaves us wanting more. Most people enjoy the possibilities of a greater form after life and death. All around the world most people are intrigued by ghosts, demons, spirits, hybrids of humans and such, monsters, and even non humans. The answer to the previous question is because of the hype of it all. When …show more content…

That is a no surprise because one of the most asked question would probably be “what happens after we die”. A question that is yet to be answered. However, people do come up with answers that is possibly a fear factor to humans. The idea of becoming ghosts until your heart and state of mind is content to go to the afterlife is a common answer I find in Asian culture. Ultimately, humans want to believe that there is life after death or a way to continue living. That is what makes it scary because it would “violate the laws of nature”. I have two answers to the above question in this paragraph. One would be, after death, if our state of mind is not content after a decent amount of time we remain a ghost and embody an object that we are attached to. For example, if one were to commit suicide by lynching themselves in a forest, they would embody the tree, or even the whole forest and haunt the people that disrupt or disrespect them or what they embody. This theory would explain why people feel that their love ones are still lingering around or even dreaming about them not being fulfilled. It would also make sense of the supernatural craziness that people talk about. Another answer to “what happens after we die,” is incredibly simple. People are just dead, nothing more after death. It is the possibility of still being involved in the world after death, is what scares

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