Researchers are studying how nations and individuals react when they given information that members of their own group have harmed other people, such as through torture. It takes some nimble thinking.

Editor's note: The following interview contains descriptions that some may find disturbing. Forget "enhanced interrogation techniques" — Eric Fair says what he did as an interrogator in Abu Ghraib ...

When people ask whether torture works, they usually mean “Is torture an effective way to quickly gather vital information?” The answer is clear: It is not. Torture has repeatedly been found to be an ...

Researchers are studying how nations and individuals react when they given information that members of their own group have harmed other people,... What Is Torture? Our Beliefs Depend In Part On Who's ...