I’ll admit it: curiosity has gotten me into some uncomfortable places. Late one night, I read about something that made my stomach twist—necrophilia. For those unfamiliar, necrophilia is a sexual attraction to corpses . It’s extremely rare, illegal, and universally considered morally and ethically wrong. It made me pause and ask myself: Why would anyone be drawn to such a thing? It’s uncomfortable to even think about—but confronting these questions can teach us a lot about the human mind. Why the Mind Can Wander Human brains are wired for curiosity, novelty, and taboo exploration. While most of us satisfy curiosity safely, some morbid fascinations can push into territory that is illegal or dangerous . Experts link necrophilic tendencies to severe psychological trauma, mental illness, or abnormal sexual development . I once found myself obsessively researching disturbing topics online—not illegal actions, just dark psychology. The more I read, the more anxious I felt. Lesson learned: c...