We take comfort in the notion of an unbridgeable gulf…
““We take comfort in the notion of an unbridgeable gulf between good and evil, but maybe we should understand, as Zimbardo's work suggested, that evil is incremental - something we are all capable of, given the right circumstances.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Evil is not a single monstrous act but a gradual process that anyone can partake in under certain conditions, as shown by Zimbardo’s studies.
In simple terms: Evil can develop slowly in ordinary people.
Be vigilant of incremental harm.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- political movements
- personal choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do circumstances enable wrongdoing?
- Can small harms accumulate?
Evil may be overstated in some contexts.