Why do we enjoy things like bitter foods and horror films? And are we the only species that likes art? Paul Bloom, professor of psychology at Yale University and author of How Pleasure Works,explains our penchant for art and why we find some unpleasant things so enjoyable.
NPR Science Friday story that is a definite recommended listening and offers some insight as to how our perception creates reality and briefly touches on some of the reasons of how pain can be beneficial and even sought after.
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