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Murder, betrayal and lies - why The Traitors appeals to our dark side

Murder, betrayal and lies - why The Traitors appeals to our dark side

Summary

A BBC show called "The Traitors" involves celebrities participating in a game of lying and deception, where they try to identify who among them is pretending. The show explores themes of trust and deceit, which psychologist Richard Wiseman says are parts of everyday life. Wiseman explains that deception is a natural human trait but points out that it can be used both to maintain social bonds and in harmful ways.

Key Facts

  • "The Traitors" is a TV game show featuring celebrities trying to identify liars among them.
  • The show includes scenarios where participants are "murdered" in game terms.
  • The concept of the game is built around lying and deception.
  • Psychology professor Richard Wiseman explains that deception is a common human behavior.
  • Deception can help maintain social bonds but also be used harmfully.
  • Liars often stay quiet, and knowing someone's normal behavior helps in detecting lies.
  • Celebrities on the show try to use their performance skills to mislead others.
  • Host Claudia Winkleman manages the proceedings of the game.

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