Glaucon's The Story Of Gyge

The story of Gyges revolves around a shepherd who came across a magical ring. This ring gave the beholder the power to become invisible to others around them. After understanding the capabilities and potentials the ring may bring, the shepherd Gyge, wasted no opportunity to benefit himself and seek the kingdom. He achieved this by seducing the queen, and conspired against the king that led to him taking the kingdom. He was given an opportunity to potentially do good deeds with the ring and help others, however se sought out his “self-interest” and desires above all else.
Glaucon’s suggested that all men are just not out of pleasure, rather of convenience. This means that if there was no social stigmas or negative consequences for unjust actions