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Aug 18, 2026
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Why are we so obsessed with true crime? Hint: It’s not just morbid curiosity
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Psychologists describe a paradoxical condition through which people acquire pleasure from aversive experiences that simulate fear, anxiety and emotional discomfort, all while remaining fundamentally safe. (Unsplash)
Why are we so obsessed with true crime? Hint: It’s not just morbid curiosity
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