Rachel Corbett

In this engaging discussion, Rachel Corbett, a features writer and author known for her work on crime and culture, explores the mythos surrounding criminal profiling. She reveals how our desire for neat explanations can lead us astray, showcasing the failures of profiling through studies and real-life cases. Corbett connects historical roots, the allure of true crime, and the unsettling truth behind normal-looking perpetrators. The conversation also touches on the role of randomness in violence and the ethical dilemmas of past psychological experiments.