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BBC Reith lecture 2 — Goodness as the antidote to evil

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This chapter explores the intricate relationship between evil actions and the human psyche, highlighting that individuals are not inherently evil but can commit harmful acts under certain conditions. The speaker, leveraging their experience in forensic psychiatry, argues for the importance of acknowledging our intrinsic goodness as a counterbalance to the potential for evil.

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