If we look at history through the lens of modern psychology, we have to confront a terrifying possibility: that figures like Hermann Göring weren’t unique monsters born from a void, but rather reflections of what any person could become under the right circumstances. We often dismiss these historical figures as "evil" to distance ourselves from their actions, yet the concept of free will suggests that every choice made was a deliberate path taken by a human mind. If we reduce them to mere caricatures of villainy, we ignore the reality that their ideologies were fueled by relatable human flaws like ambition, pride, and fear. To truly prevent history from repeating, we must accept the "everyman" potential within us all. It is much harder to face ourselves than to point away. #psychology #history https://thoxt.com/l/9GI1kL 🔗