In Japan, there is a clear gap between what people think and what actually happens when it comes to ex-convicts returning to crime. A recent survey shed light on this issue by asking 381 people to guess the chances of ex-inmates being re-imprisoned within five years. The results were surprising. People tend to overestimate the likelihood of repeat offenses, especiall...

Forensic psychiatry is all about making society safer by reducing the chances of crime. It's like trying to predict and prevent storms before they hit. But even with all the efforts, some people keep committing crimes. This is where the idea of using biological signs, or biomarkers, comes in. These are measurable indicators of a person's physical state. They could be...