Science isn’t often preoccupied with “why” questions. We might wonder how an eel reproduces, or where a species of bird migrates to; but “why” questions, such as why do humans commit immoral acts, are wrapped in layers of psychology, morality, and choice — topics better left to behaviorists and philosophers. Having worked in several conservation organizations, I didn’t see the value in asking “why” questions surrounding our mission, the why was implied: to conserve nature. This, in my mind, was an obviously righteous task – to protect the natural world. Only… is it? …and furthermore, are we actually? When I…