Erin Edwards
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The Enigma of Creepiness
The Enigma of Creepiness: Why Do We Get the Creeps? Fear is a fundamental survival instinct, finely tuned to help our ancestors navigate a world filled with dangers. It’s easy to understand why we fear venomous creatures or predatory animals, but what about the fear elicited by things without an overt threat? Consider a Teddy Bear sporting a set of human teeth or an unsettling image like smile.jpg. These visuals provoke discomfort not due to any direct danger, but because they’re undeniably creepy. What exactly triggers this sensation?
By Erin Edwards9 days ago in Horror