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RE: Psychology Addict # 62 | Joker & Frankeinstein – A Matter of Identity.
Oh well, after reading your warning about spoilers, I was avoiding to read this. I put it in bookmarks and thought I would after I watch the movie. But then, I don't know when am I ever going to watch it, hence here I am. As usual, loved the article. Makes me wonder about criminal psychology.
The most intriguing part was how people can justify crime in one situation while gets outraged in another. It also reminded me of Spolsky in one of his lecture saying - its context which matters. Though it left me wondering how context can be manipulated to look evil look nice and vice-versa. Which made me think how crucial role media may play in designing the mass perspective about something.
Anyhow, really enjoyed this. Thanks once again.
Hey @scienceblocks :)
I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed this post. You have made some very interesting observations in your second paragraph. When it comes to the portrayal of criminality, the media (whether news media or entertainment), indeed, plays a huge role in the public's moral judgement of offenders.
I like to say that a key element in such cases is how perpetrators can be shown to be bad (or mad), something I believe has largely to do with their identity. It's a vicious cycle really :/
As for the movie, whenever you have some time available. I do recommend Joker. It's a magnificent movie!
All the best to you,
Take Care :)