Does anyone feel that learning about true crime has helped you protect yourself? [View all]

[BlueIris]

From, you know, criminals? I do. Just recently, reading the book, "When a Fan Hits the Shit: The Rise and Fall of a Phony Charity," has helped me learn about which non-profits I want to give money to and which I don't. I'm relieved to have been pointed in the right direction there.

I know there's always the risk that learning more about crime and criminal activity will make us more paranoid about this aspect of our society, and may not be a good thing for us emotionally. Still, I've found that learning about true crimes has been empowering.