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Analysis: On "the nature of good & evil & how both manifest within all of us, as well as in the most dire, distressful times.

"I repeatedly experienced this—the "miracle of human kindness"—as a war correspondent."

~Chris Hedges

https://chrishedges.substack.com/p/chris-hedges-the-nature-of-good-and

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Chris Hedges: The Nature of Good and Evil

On my last Q&A, a commenter asked me how I prevent myself from partaking in tribal hatred of the other, and instead focus my critiques on centers of power.
Chris Hedges (The Chris Hedges Report)

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"On my last Q&A, a commenter asked me how I prevent myself from partaking in tribal hatred of the other, and instead focus my critiques on centers of power. I replied by discussing the nature of good & evil, and how both manifest within all of us, as well as in the most dire, distressful times. I repeatedly experienced this—the "miracle of human kindness"—as a war correspondent."

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The Science of Evil On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty by Simon Baron-Cohen, 2011

“The Science of Evil* is a compelling journey into the ubiquitous power of empathy in our lives. The devastating effects of ‘zero degrees of empathy’ are masterfully described and thoroughly analyzed. Professor Simon Baron-Cohen’s book shows how, with its unexpected and unsettling absence, empathy reveals its foundational role in human sociality.

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Simon Baron-Cohen is a Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge. “Simon Baron-Cohen displays once again his ability to bring science to bear on troubling and controversial issues. Arguing that we explain nothing by describing acts of wanton cruelty as evil, he explores the simple but powerful hypothesis that such acts can be traced to a distinct psychological state - a lack of empathy. He backs up his claim with a wealth of research - from developmental psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and genetics. Those who have to deal with the aftermath of cruelty may not agree with Baron-Cohen’s analysis but they will surely be informed and provoked by his boldness and originality.” Michael Gazzaniga, Professor of Psychology, University of California - Santa Barbara; author of *The Ethical Brain *“Horrific crimes usually freeze the mind, leaving only a desire for retribution. Simon Baron-Cohen has taken us beyond those mental inadequacies. In this book, proposing a new way to think about evil people and empathy, he has laid the scientific groundwork for a future and brighter science of understanding the dark side of the human condition.” Marco Iacoboni, Professor, UCLA; author of *Mirroring People: The Science of Empathy and How We Connect with Others
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