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Science of Evil

9 min read 13 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

Replace the word 'evil' with 'empathy erosion' and discover the science behind cruelty—from psychopaths to genocide—and how empathy can be taught.

You’ll learn

  • Empathy has two components: cognitive and affective
  • Zero degrees of empathy is the new definition of evil
  • Cruelty can be born, learned, or temporarily switched off
  • Empathy is a skill that can be grown