Understanding Human Justification
Ben Shapiro explores the concept of human justification, discussing how most people who commit acts of violence believe they are doing something good. He references examples from history and literature to illustrate that the true villains are those who revel in sadism, but they are actually a small minority. Shapiro also delves into the idea that the human brain is driven by instinct and then rationalized through justification.In this clip
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Ep. 218 - Islamist Terrorist Attacks, Left Goes Silent
Related Questions
Why do those who think they are doing good often do the most evil?
Can you give examples from history of individuals who believed their actions served a greater good despite their monstrous outcomes, as discussed in the episode How To Change Your Thinking with Daniel Schmachtenberger #308 and the clip Rare Justifications?
Why do those who think they are doing good often do the most evil, as discussed in the episode Jordan Jonas: Survival, Hunting, Siberia, God, and Winning Alone Season 6 | Lex Fridman Podcast #437 and the clip Justifying Evil?