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Why People Do Bad Things (with Patrick Radden Keefe)

Stay Tuned with Preet

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Understanding Rogues: Stories of Complexity and Morality

In this chapter, the guest discusses their book 'Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels, and Crooks,' exploring the fascination with morally ambiguous characters. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy and the nuances of human behavior when reporting on individuals deemed 'rogue.' Through various examples, they reflect on the intricacies of storytelling and the motivations behind unethical actions, challenging the simplistic views of good versus evil.

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