We love danger—as long as it’s behind a screen

xFrom late-night binge sessions to podcast marathons during morning commutes, true crime is the internet's favourite escape. But why do we consume stories that should, by logic, terrify us? The answer lies in human psychology. Humans are wired for curiosity, especially about the dark corners of behaviour. True-crime gives us a safe window into danger without real-world consequences. It tricks the brain into believing it's learning survival skills: red flags, criminal patterns, clues, and motivations. Another factor is Justice -- in a world where many things feel unfair, true crime does often end with closure: the criminal caught, justice served. That emotional satisfaction almost feels therapeutic. But beyond psychology, true-crime taps

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