The Violence Within Us : TED Radio Hour Violence and brutality are grim realities of life. In this hour, TED speakers explore the sinister side of human nature, and whether we're all capable of violence.

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The Violence Within Us

Violence and brutality are grim realities of life. In this hour, TED speakers explore the sinister side of human nature, and whether we're all capable of violence.

Violence and brutality are grim realities of life. Are some of us born that way, or can anyone be pushed into committing acts of cruelty? In this hour, TED speakers explore the sinister side of human nature, and whether we're all capable of violence.

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Philip Zimbardo: Why Do Good People Do Bad Things?

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Jim Fallon's work analyzing the brains of psychopaths lead to a surprising personal discovery. Michael Brands/TED / Michael Brands hide caption

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Jim Fallon: What Does The Mind Of A Killer Look Like?

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Leslie Morgan Steiner shares her story of domestic abuse at TEDxRainier. TED hide caption

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Leslie Morgan Steiner: Why Don't Domestic Violence Victims Leave?

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Steven Pinker says our perception of how violent we are as a species is skewed. Robert Leslie/TED hide caption

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Steven Pinker: Is The World A Less Violent Place?

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