Why do Good People do Bad Things? - A Psychological Perspective

We are all born with the neural architecture and ability to develop empathy and compassion, but to remain a good person, we must have a series of positive experiences throughout our lives. The Pygmalion effect may certainly account for why people choose to do bad things, but perhaps we should consider other psychological forces; cognitive dissonance, conformity, and obedience to authority. In this podcast, I will explore why good people do bad things - from a phycological perspective. (With thanks to Jess B for conducting the research and providing the content for this podcast)