Evil is a term thrown around a lot these days, but it’s true that in virtually everyone’s view of the world, they’re either victims defending themselves or standing up for the right things rather than villains with ice in their veins on a rampage. The problem with that narrative is how they square the very real damage they leave in their wake with all supposed goodness. Well, as it so turns out, our brains and enough groups of fellow travelers have very effective ways to persuade and delude us into not merely thinking positive thoughts, but justifying downright atrocities when needed.