Why are we so attracted to stories about scammers and other criminals?

Recently, people have become even more interested in stories about various liars and

scammers. But why now? And what could possibly cause such interest? Discuss

According to Laurel Ahnert, assistant professor of media andScreen Studies from Northeastern University, interest in stories and films about outlaws – This is to some extent a continuation of the crime wave that is currently underway. It is also likely that such stories “touch a nerve” among viewers because they address the following question: what is truth in a world that is full of lies?

Also, because we tend to associate ourselves with the characters on screen, these films and programs about criminals help us to liberate ourselves.

Also, according to the professor of philosophy andComputer Science Don Follis, lies may be in the human genes. But the expert emphasizes: "It's not just that we are liars and deceivers, so we are interested in reading fiction about liars and deceivers." The reason may lie in the very nature of man: that is, lies and deceit may lie at the core of human nature.