The Lucifer Effect

As the evil within the human race grows, so does our definition of the word 'evil'. The more 'evil' we become, the harder it is to be labeled as such.

How do psychologists understand the transformation of Human Character - evil to good, or good to evil?
Study by Philip Zimbardo

Evil can influence us in three ways.

DISPOSITIONAL: Inside of Individuals The Bad Apple

SITUATIONAL: External The Bad Barrel

SYSTEMATIC: Broad influences, the system, political, economical, legal power The Bad Barrel-Makers


7 Social Processes That Grease the Slippery Slope of Evil
- Mindlessly taking the first small step
- Dehumanization of others
- De-individuation of self (anonymity)
- Diffusion of personality responsibility
- Blind obedience to authority
- Uncritical conformity to group norms
- Passive tolerance of evil through inaction or inderrence


The Evil of Passive Inaction
To watch an individual being destroyed, torn apart, physically or mentally is as bad as committing the crime itself. One’s need for self-preservation often outweighs one’s conscience. This is the crime humanity is most guilty of, known as passive inaction, ‘staying out of it’. They follow the rule, “Don’t get involved and mind your own business!” Their response should be, “HUMANITY is my business!” These individuals do not realize that individually preserving themselves and none other than themselves could cause the destruction of society as a whole. Collaboration is the key to progress.