The Absense of Evil.

[swestrup]

When I look at the world today, I don't see Evil anywhere. Not the capital-E Evil that is supposed to be some sort of intrinsic essence. Oh, I see deeds that I would classify as evil (as opposed to good), committed by folks who are sick, or delusional, or just sadly wrong in their thinking. I see no Evil people. I've often had a very hard time trying to explain this point of view to others. This article in Overcoming Bias is about the best explanation I've come across yet that explains my point of view.

EDIT: Oops. Link fixed.

Comments

[metawidget]

You have a borken link, according to Safari: you're missing a colon in the protocol bit.

Interesting link, though!

[taxlady.livejournal.com]

Pretty much my view as well. I guess that's part of why we get along so well.

[moomlyn.livejournal.com]

righteous indignation has always bothered me