Join Julia Shaw, a German-Canadian psychologist and author of "Making Evil", alongside journalist Rosamund Urwin from The Sunday Times, as they delve into humanity's dark side. They challenge societal narratives around masculinity and violence, question the nature of evil, and discuss the unsettling allure of aggression. The conversation highlights how AI mirrors societal biases and emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding misjudged behaviors like creepiness and aggression. A thought-provoking exploration of morality and empathy awaits!

Rosamund Urwin, Media Editor for The Sunday Times, dives into the fallout surrounding Gregg Wallace, the beloved MasterChef presenter, amid allegations of historical misconduct. They discuss Wallace's controversial comments about his critics, the rising scrutiny faced by the BBC, and broader issues of inappropriate behavior in media. Urwin highlights the challenges of navigating harassment claims, especially within the culture of television, underscoring the urgency for organizational accountability and the implications for both the presenter and the industry.

While the Taliban have the power of violence on their side in Afghanistan, they nonetheless need civilians to comply with their authority. Both strategically and by necessity, civilians have leveraged this reliance on their obedience in order to influence Taliban behaviour. In this week's episode Ashley Jackson author or Negotiating Survival speaks to Rosamund Urwin about her new model for understanding how civilian agency can shape the conduct of insurgencies. They also discuss Taliban strategy and objectives, explaining how the organisation has so nearly triumphed on the battlefield and in peace talks. While Afghanistan’s future is deeply unpredictable, there is one certainty: it is as critical as ever to understand the Taliban—and how civilians survive their rule. To find out more about the book and to order it click here: https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/negotiating-survival/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices