Julia Shaw: Criminal Psychology of Murder, Serial Killers, Memory & Sex | Lex Fridman Podcast #483
Lex Fridman
Oct 14, 2025
Criminal psychologist Julia Shaw argues that 'evil' is not a binary trait but a continuum of human behaviors. By dismantling the dehumanizing label of 'monster,' she reveals that understanding the psychological and social levers behind harmful acts is the only effective path to preventing them and creating a safer society.
Key insight: Studies suggest that approximately 70% of men and over 50% of women have fantasized about killing someone, suggesting that such thoughts are a common, albeit dark, part of the human experience rather than an inherent sign of criminality.
