What if we lived in a cruel, selfish world where humans--instead of being inherently benevolent and good--are, in fact, downright evil? Can one hope for a change when ignoble aspirations, deceit, and coercion get in the way? Dirtbags and moral hypocrites are everywhere, infesting our schools, our neighbourhoods, and our jobs. Is there any chance of survival in a world where humans are intrinsically corrupt? In the end, are we born good or evil?