Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
There are so many things we've been told we can't talk about in polite society. The things your mom told you never to ask about: Sex. Money. Poop. Death. The things that make normal people uncomfortable.
But if you're curious about the truth behind our deepest societal taboos, we're your gals. We dig into the history, science, and straight up weird truths behind these off-limits topics and give you the answers you never knew you needed.
Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
(-6) Our True Crime Obsession - Harmless Curiosity or Something Darker?
What do we owe the victims of the true crime stories we consume? Sure, we've binged the series, studied the cases and even put killers on trading cards. But where does our obsession with true crime come from and what does it say about us. Find out in this weeks's episode.
Sources:
Why Do We Find True Crime Fascinating? 'Savage Appetites' Looks For An Answer, NPR
Is our growing obsession with true crime a problem? BBC
Why Do Women Love True Crime? New York Times
Why Are We Fascinated by True Crime? A Psychologist Answers, Shrink Tank
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