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Immersion in fictional worlds allows us to own our dark side | Psyche Ideas
Fictional villains
When it comes to fictional villains, people are drawn to villains that are similar to them. This is because fictional villains are harmless.
But when watching fictional villains in a social context, people are less likely to identify with the villain, fearing they may be judged harshly for their similarity.
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