Many of us are scared of the dark, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? This fear might actually serve a larger purpose intended to keep us safe. Through history, our own evolution, and the influence on our own social perceptions, we will discuss our complicated relationship with the dark on this episode of Unspookable.\xa0\n\xa0\nHost: Elise Parisian\nWritten by: Ellenor Riley-Condit\xa0\nCreated, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort\nResearch by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me.\nMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/\nLogo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com\nSpecial thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al.\xa0\nYou can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/\n\xa0\nUnspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com