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What I would mean if I were to say "sociopath" seems clear as mud. Wikipedia tells me: Sociopathy is a loosely-defined term that may be used to refer to: Psyc
by anonymoushn 15y ago
What I would mean if I were to say "sociopath" seems clear as mud. Wikipedia tells me:
Sociopathy is a loosely-defined term that may be used to refer to:
Psychopathy,
Antisocial personality disorder,
Dissocial personality disorder
and later,
Hare writes that the difference between sociopathy and psychopathy may "reflect the user's views on the origins and determinates of the disorder."
Edit: I see, thanks.
- Mz 15y agoYes, exactly: Clear as mud is very socially acceptable for most "normal" people (not necessarily on HN where people will pedantically argue every definition with you). Say "sociopath" and then if someone asks what you mean by that have a clear description of what you are trying to convey (basically define it yourself). It is a malleable word, open to interpretation. It gets you a lot less shit from other people than using the word "psychopath". I know because it is a word I and my sons use in part for this very reason. My remarks are intended to be a helpful suggestion, based on something that has worked for me. That's it. Peace. Edit: No problem.