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Doing it for the thrill.

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Number) 351 (Date) Jul2020
Medium (Periodical) BBC Science Focus.
Classif 500 BBC
Subject Science and technology
Page 70 - 73
Authors Walker, Brendon
Barrett, Amy
Contents

We say our feelings can be like a rollercoaster - and, as it turns out, the psychology of our emotions has influenced rollercoaster design from the beginning. Thrill engineer Prof Brendan Walker spoke to Amy Barrett about fairground rides, adrenaline and adventure, and why we seek out the seemingly scary...

Keywords
Design     Design development     Emotions     Psychological effects     Psychological manipulation     Sensation seekers