VIOLENCE

For the past three months I've been reading and watching different articles and documentaries about human exploitation, violence, and commodifying human beings. This strengthen my understanding how the mind can be manipulated and influenced by culture, disposition, societal norm and even religion to abuse other human beings.

The role of "striking fear" to someone else's mind can bend his ability to stand up for himself/herself that will result to conformity, oppression and sadly learned helplessness.

Moreover, violent behavior is not a moral subject every one has a tendency to exploit other human beings and enjoy it.

I did manage to gather few questions on this thought.

1. Are we (Human Beings) innately violent or aggressive? 2. What are the drives and the thought processes of the people who has a desire to exploit others? 3. How can we teach empathy?

"The line between good and evil is permeable and almost anyone can be induced to cross it when pressured by situational forces." - Philip Zimbardo