According to Philip Zimbardo, who speaks with some authority on the matter (and has written a book on it), these are the "Seven Social Processes That Grease the Slippery Slope of Evil":
1. Mindlessly Taking the First Small StepHow many of these have we already taken as individuals... and thus, as a nation? And what do we need to do in order to take a few steps back?
2. Dehumanization of Others
3. De-individuation of Self
4. Diffusion of Personal Responsibility
5. Blind Obedience to Authority
6. Uncritical Conformity to Group Norms
7. Passive Tolerance of Evil Through Inaction, or Indifference
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