Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF) with Paul Rozin

Published: March 27, 2024, 7 a.m.

Taboos. Intolerable foods. Sad songs. Sexy kinks. Candy that looks like poo. Let\u2019s get a little gross, shall we? The foremost expert in disgust, Dr. Paul Rozin, chats about the emotions related to revulsion \u2013 and BOY HOWDY do we cover some ground. Why do some things gross us out and others don\u2019t? Can we change that? Learn how research psychologists study disgust, from butterflies to bigotry, and from pranks to power dynamics. Maybe don\u2019t eat lunch while you listen, but definitely tune in to learn how to conquer some fears.