Ep. 209: The Science of Stephen King

Given that Stephen King’s career spans 6 decades and hundreds of stories, chances are you have read one in your lifetime.  You might even have a favorite.  His horror stories usually have a supernatural element to them, but that does not make them exempt from scientific scrutiny.  Author Meg Hafdahl is known as a fiction writer, but along with her co-author Kelly Florence, decided to look at King’s works from a scientific standpoint.  Her book address several questions:  What is it about clowns that makes Pennywise so terrifying?  What are the effects of rabies on Cujo?  Is there a multiverse associated with the Dark Tower series?  Could a virus wipe out 99.9% of the population like in The Stand?  This week Meg and I discuss these possibilities, as well as Astral Projection, MK ULTRA, and her husband, the Brewmaster. Meg Hafdahl on Social Media Website The Science of Stephen King Twitter Facebook Instagram Fascinating Nouns on Social Media Facebook Twitter YouTube