Good versus Evil

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Evil spreads more easily than good

because it's often simpler,

taps into our primal threat responses,

lacks restraint, and offers quick gratification,

while good requires effort, empathy, and

complex moral reasoning,

making it harder to organize and maintain.

Evil exploits our psychological shortcuts like

fear and tribalism,

while good demands consistent Action and Understanding,

a contrast that technology and societal

shifts can worsen.

Psychological & Biological Factors

Threat Response:

Humans are wired to notice and react faster to threats (evil) than rewards

(good), making bad news and actions more attention-grabbing.

Simplicity vs. Complexity:

Evil often presents simple, direct solutions

(e.g., blaming an "out-group"),

while good requires complex,

nuanced understanding and compromise.

Instant Gratification:

Evil acts can offer immediate satisfaction

(power, resources) through easy paths,

whereas good often requires delayed

gratification and sustained effort.

Social & Cultural Dynamics Lack of Restraint:

Evil actors are often unscrupulous,

willing to lie, cheat, or harm without

consequence,

giving them a tactical advantage.

Tribalism:

Favoring one's own group (in-group bias)

makes it easier to justify harmful actions against "others,"

while empathy for all is harder to sustain.

Bandwagon Effect:

Once an "evil" or morally questionable act gains traction,

people may follow due to social pressure or fear of standing out.

The Nature of Good vs. Evil

Evil's Opportunities:

Evil thrives on exploiting vulnerabilities, chaos, and division,

using fear and anger to spread rapidly.

Good's Demands:

Goodness requires active moral choices, empathy,

diplomacy, and conscious effort to build, repair,

and maintain, which is inherently more challenging and less "viral".

Why does evil sometimes grow bigger than good?

Jun 30, 2021 —

*There are a number of reasons why evil might seem to grow bigger than good: *

**Humans are wired to respond more quickly to threats than rewards**. ... 

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