In a recent issue of the Nation, essayist Anna Krauthamer told a harrowing story: “I was raped by a group of men during a three-day trip I took to Las Vegas with two of my best friends,” she wrote of ...

Simon Baron-Cohen's new book describes empathy and evil. Evil comes from empathy erosion and "turning people into objects." He gives graphic examples of this kind of evil throughout the book, from ...

Rudolf Hoess was the commandant of Auschwitz Concentration Camp during World War II. Under his command it is estimated that at least 1.1 million people died in the camp. He took great pride in the ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Simon Baron-Cohen has been battling with evil all his life. As a scientist seeking to understand random acts of violence, from street brawls to psychopathic killings to genocide, he ...

The concept of “evil” has been explored throughout time–in philosophy, religion, psychology, and everyday conversation. For some, it’s an intellectual question, an argument about whether or not the ...

A displacement (sweep/cleanup) occurred the morning of Oct. 28 at Fifth Street and Sequoia Avenue. In the last two years, this exact location has been displaced (sweep/cleanup) at least four times. It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about navigating the unspoken rules in today’s workplace. Empathy in the workplace has long been relegated to a ...

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...