On Wednesday 27 September, the University will host a public lecture with Dr Coltan Scrivner, titled “The Science Behind True Crime’s Popularity”.
The event will be held in the Isaac Newton Building Lecture Theatre on campus from 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
Tickets are free and are available online.
Philosophers and scientists have long been puzzled by the human fascination with the macabre. Why is it that we seek out stories of terrible monsters, evil ghosts, and murderous men? In this lecture, Dr Coltan Scrivner will explore how the evolutionary trajectory of our species modified our psychology in ways that led to a fascination with evil men and the subsequent popularity of true crime.
About Dr Scrivner:
Dr Coltan Scrivner is an author and behavioural scientist at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University, Denmark. He is a leading expert on the psychology of morbid curiosity and our fascination with true crime and horror.