why we love to be afraid...

[Aphotic]

I've never been a satisfied with the "because we love to conquer the feeling" explanation, just because it seems like we DO crave the sensation of fear itself. After reading this article, though, I still remain unsatisfied. It tosses out the aforementioned explanation without giving much a replacement explanation other than "because we can measure it, and the people who avoid the fear seem to still enjoy it".

I don't think we should concern ourselves with why, though, lest we try and explain human nature. Personally, I'm content just knowing that I enjoy shitting my pants. =D