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Philip Zimbardo: Why ordinary people do evil ... or do good

http://www.ted.com Philip Zimbardo knows how easy it is for nice people to turn bad. In this talk, he shares insights and graphic unseen photos from the Abu Ghraib trials. Then he talks about the f...  
 
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BeyondThis2 (1 day ago) Show Hide
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guy is annoying.
stelutaluidavid (2 days ago) Show Hide
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I agree...is sad that this things are real!
paxson001 (3 days ago) Show Hide
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What was the purpose behind those stupid b-horror-movie sound effects during the photos of Abu Ghraib? That really cheapens their importance.
thesparitan (3 days ago) Show Hide
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agreed
weefeatures (5 days ago) Show Hide
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Freshhhhh1982 is correct. In many studies psychopaths have distinctive areas of the social and emotional side of the brain either lacking, or totally different from normal, social human beings. Psychopaths lack the ability to empathise with others.
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Thank you sir. At last a voice of reason.
thesparitan (3 days ago) Show Hide
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thats not true.  some psychopaths have a great understanding of the theory of mind and have a deep sense of empathy. thats why they are so dangerous.
Freshhhhh1982 (5 days ago) Show Hide
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Yawn.................
Chuichupachichi (5 days ago) Show Hide
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Thatta Girl.... that's better
Chuichupachichi (5 days ago) Show Hide
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You're fixed!

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