We all want to understand the world around us, but sometimes our curiosity can lead us down some strange paths.

Dr. Joe Stubbersfield is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Winchester in the UK. He's curious about how our various stories and narratives might shape -- and are shaped by -- our curiosity.

Joe has researched how morbid curiosity can lead people to conspiracy theories –  an intersection that feels, frankly, important to understand in this day and age.

More about Joe Stubbersfield's work: https://www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-and-governance/staff-directory/staff-profiles/stubbersfield.php

Theme music by Sean Balick; “Rough Hewn" by Castle Danger, via Blue Dot Sessions.