However, though situational factors can be powerful, as evidenced in the study, we still have a choice. Early in the book, Zimbardo defines evil as “intentionally behaving in ways that harm, abuse, demean, dehumanize, or destroy innocent others—or using one's authority and systemic power to encourage or permit others to do so on your behalf.” (Zimbardo 5) The key word is “intentional.” We have a choice to either commit the 'evil of inaction', or even to commit the evil acts
However, though situational factors can be powerful, as evidenced in the study, we still have a choice. Early in the book, Zimbardo defines evil as “intentionally behaving in ways that harm, abuse, demean, dehumanize, or destroy innocent others—or using one's authority and systemic power to encourage or permit others to do so on your behalf.” (Zimbardo 5) The key word is “intentional.” We have a choice to either commit the 'evil of inaction', or even to commit the evil acts