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Trypophobia Unveiled: Why Clusters of Holes Freak Us Out, with Dr. Geoff Cole

Trypophobia Unveiled: Why Clusters of Holes Freak Us Out, with Dr. Geoff Cole

Update: 2024-08-13
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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Geoff Cole about his research on trypophobia, an aversion to clusters of small holes or bumps. If you’re a fan of American Horror Story, you might have come across trypophobia there. Dr. Cole delves into the details of this phenomenon, exploring what causes it, theories on its origins, and strategies for overcoming it.

Dr. Cole is a researcher and professor at the Center for Brain Science, University of Essex. You can learn more about his work here. You can read his recent publication on trypophobia here.

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Trypophobia Unveiled: Why Clusters of Holes Freak Us Out, with Dr. Geoff Cole

Trypophobia Unveiled: Why Clusters of Holes Freak Us Out, with Dr. Geoff Cole

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