Making Evil: The Science Behind Humanity's Dark Side

In her book "Making Evil," Julia Shaw explores the darker side of human nature, using science, popular culture, and real-life examples to investigate questions such as how similar our brains are to psychopaths, how many people have murder fantasies, and whether AI can be evil.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2020
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd

Are you evil?

In her book "Making Evil", Julia Shaw delves into the intricate and often unsettling realm of human darkness, employing a blend of science, popular culture, and real-life examples to explore the darker side of human nature. Shaw's exploration is both captivating and thought-provoking, as she examines the similarities between the brains of psychopaths and ordinary individuals, investigates the prevalence of murder fantasies among people, explores the potential for artificial intelligence to be evil, examines the relationship between sexual preferences and morality, and investigates the factors that lead individuals to become terrorists.

Through her engaging and provocative writing, Shaw challenges readers to reconsider their perceptions of good and evil, raising important questions about the nature of human behavior and the potential for both positive and negative outcomes in the world. "Making Evil" is a surprising and wickedly entertaining exploration of a darkly compelling subject that will leave readers pondering the intricacies of human nature long after they have turned the last page.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786891327
Edition number: Main