Evil

Key Insight 1: "Evil" is a subjective label, not an objective reality.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 2: Our brains are wired for both cruelty and compassion.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 3: Murder is a common human fantasy, not just a criminal act.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 4: First impressions and "creepiness" often mislead us.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 5: Technology amplifies our worst (and best) human tendencies.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 6: Sexual "deviance" is far more common and nuanced than we think.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 7: Understanding, not condemning, is key to preventing child sexual abuse.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 8: Money and corporate systems can blind us to profound harm.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 9: Social pressures and authority can make "good" people complicit in atrocities.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 10: We are all capable of both great harm and great heroism.

This insight from Evil by Julia Shaw represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.