小橋 昭彦 2006年2月21日

Revealed why we like TV soaps
The possible reason: Finding out other people’s private lives and interactions is a key survival mechanism.
Homo sapiens is a species that lives in groups, so it is essential for individuals to learn what other members of the tribe are up to and what this means in terms of risks and interest.
他人のプライバシーを知っておくことは生き残りに有利だったろうから、それも当然かもって。