Episode 8 ā Why Do We Love Villains?
Why do villains often steal the show from the heroes theyāre meant to oppose? In this episode of Algorithms with Attitude, we dive into the psychology, storytelling, and pop culture behind our obsession with the ābad guys.ā
From Darth Vader and Joker to Shakespeareās Iago and Disney classics, we explore why villains are written to be more memorable, why audiences often find them relatable, and what this fascination says about us as humans. Along the way, we unpack the psychology of the āshadow self,ā the role villains play in narrative design, and how fandom culture turns them into icons.
And because we canāt resist a bit of fun, we close with a lightning roundāour favorite evil laughs, worst roommate villains, and who weād least want to run into in real life.
š§ Whether youāre Team Hero or Team Villain, this episode will give you plenty to think about.
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