Whispers, taps and tingles — what is ASMR? – All In The Mind
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Have you heard of ASMR?
Whispery, clicky, crinkly videos are massive on YouTube – racking up millions of views.
The idea is that these sounds elicit a certain tingly, calming sensation in some people.
So what is ASMR and what does the science tell us about it?
Is it real … or pseudoscience? And why do some people get the opposite reaction – irritation rather than these pleasant tingles?
Guests:
Dr Giulia Poerio
Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Essex
Professor David Alais
Psychologist, University of Sydney
Shivi
CallMeQuiet ASMR YouTube Channel
Sharon
SharonShares ASMR YouTube Channel
Presenter:
Sana Qadar
Producer:
James Bullen
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