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Essay / Richard Willing, author of The CSI Effect, believes that...
In the article "The CSI Effect", Richard Willing shows how the famous television series "CSI" contributed to change in science; by how forensic science is perceived and how it is becoming a more sought-after career choice. One concern Mr. Willing refers to is that hit crime shows give a good depiction of the science of crime scenes and the work needed to solve cases. After watching shows like these, it seems like solving mysteries can be solved in a short amount of time, or even less. By becoming interested in science, people pursue an illusion of reality and the work required to capture and arrest criminals. Science seems easier than it is when a show's investigators find confirmation just inches from where they are standing or in the corner of their eye. Shows based on detective and science are exaggerated to some extent to make the series more interesting and far-fetched, so that more people are intrigued by the storyline, as well as the characters of the shows. The effects of crime show in r...