We all experience it: that desire to do something wrong just for the sake of it. Whether it's walking on manicured grass or sticking your finger in a friend's ice cream, psychologist Paul Bloom invites us to see the clever, creative and beautiful side of these minor impulses to do bad. He dives into the psychology behind this all-too-human condition -- and proposes that it helps make our world a little more unpredictable and fun.

Paul Bloom: The surprising psychology behind your urge to break the rules

The surprising psychology behind your urge to break the rules

Diving into sin for its own sake, as showcased by Augustine's pear theft, exposes a captivating facet of human behavior.

Reactance, the urge to resist being controlled, can paradoxically drive us towards harmful actions in search of autonomy.

Through art, destruction, and comedy, perversity can enrich our lives, making the world more unpredictable and engaging.