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 Ideas Reith Lectures #1: Is violence normal?
 Jan 9, 2025 
 Gwen Adshead, a forensic psychiatrist with the UK's National Health Service and author of "The Devil You Know," tackles whether violence is a normal aspect of human behavior. She explores the complexities of human violence, discussing emotional triggers and societal misconceptions. Adshead dives into the psychological justifications for violence, highlighting the importance of understanding remorse and humanity in perpetrators. She also advocates for restorative justice, emphasizing compassion in addressing crime and supporting mental health. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Understanding Human Violence 
 03:20 • 18min 
 The Emotional Triggers of Violence: Unpacking Risk Factors 
 21:33 • 3min 
 Understanding the Justifications for Violence 
 24:49 • 3min 
 Understanding Violence: Reflections on Regret and Humanity 
 27:47 • 2min 
 Understanding Violence: A Human Perspective 
 30:16 • 10min 
 Understanding Restorative Justice and Violence 
 40:04 • 14min 

