James Giordano, a neurobiology researcher at Georgetown University Medical Center, states, "The idea of being somewhere that is evocative of fright or evocative of horror and the garish is exciting. Going to those places is like we are hanging out over the edge a little bit." This encapsulates the thrill of dark tourism and the psychological engagement travelers experience when visiting sites tied to fear and history.
Giordano elaborates on the appeal of dark tourism: "People are expecting to be scared, but they also know they'll be safe the whole time. The allure of dark tourism is about getting all of the rush but none of the reality." This highlights the intersection of thrill-seeking and a safe environment that draws people to these haunting locations.
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