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I disagree about one part. I do believe humans are inherently good. Sure, there are some people who are neuro-divergent that this doesn't apply to (though this doesn't mean they aren't capable of it, it just might not be inherent). Everyone else though I think are good. That's how we evolved.
They might not do good because they're mislead. That's why many of the conservative arguments are still made with a moral framework, like "think of the children/women" even though that's just a very thin veil. That's all it takes sometimes for people to do the wrong thing because they believe, without question, that they're doing something good.
I think that's part of why religion is bad. It isn't just because organized religion has evil people, but that religion is based on the concept of not questioning things. A lot of these people just believe they're doing good without considering if it's actually the right thing.
Edit: I'm surprised this is being downvoted. In case it's the neuro-divergent thing, I am. It isn't saying all aren't inherently good, but narcissists aren't. Their brain doesn't function in a way that lets them have empathy, so they aren't inherently good, but can be with effort.