Helena Linden

The ancient Roman Forum was more than a marketplace. It was where people met, exchanged news, debated ideas and participated in public life. Today, much of that interaction takes place online, often from the comfort of our homes. But has the internet truly replaced the public square, or has it simply changed the way we experience community?

#InternetCulture #DigitalSociety #History #Communication #PublicSpace

https://medium.com/@andreaszabo558/from-the-roman-forum-to-the-digital-world-has-the-internet-replaced-the-public-square-c558a8127be7

Why do we voluntarily seek fear when we normally try to avoid it? Horror, psychological thrillers and disturbing stories reveal a fascinating paradox: fear can become pleasurable when experienced within a sense of safety. Could this have something to do with Aristotle's concept of catharsis?

#Psychology #Horror #Catharsis #HumanBehavior #Storytelling

https://medium.com/@andreaszabo558/why-do-we-love-to-be-afraid-the-psychology-of-fear-horror-and-catharsis-9a48367b2754