Monthly Archives: April 2014

Psychology of Cult TV: Better Living by "Geeking Out"

A team of psychological professionals explore television’s power to encourage, empower, and unite fans. What is a “cult” TV show? Does it bond people in a good way? How might televised examples model perseverence, empathy, recognition of self-destructive behavior, and the drive to make a difference? When can “geeking out” over TV be healthy and when is fanhood detrimental?

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Freud: The Secret Casebook, Tell Me About Your Profiler

UK series set in early 20th century Vienna focuses on Sigmund Freud as he applies his controversial new theories to help solve crimes, from The X-Files’ Frank Spotnitz and Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan’s Nicholas Meyer. In his novel The Seven Per-Cent Solution, Meyer previously had Freud treat cocaine addict Sherlock Holmes and team up with the detective to solve a mystery.

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"Freud: The Secret Casebook" – Tell Me About Your Profiler

UK series set in early 20th century Vienna focuses on Sigmund Freud as he applies his controversial new theories to help solve crimes, from The X-Files’ Frank Spotnitz and Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan’s Nicholas Meyer. In his novel The Seven Per-Cent Solution, Meyer previously had Freud treat cocaine addict Sherlock Holmes and team up with the detective to solve a mystery.

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