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TLDR; soft pedaling psychopathy as a de facto asset. IMO, Yes, "socially high functioning" psychopaths live among us but, more likely than not, they don't care
by SCAQTony 3y ago
TLDR; soft pedaling psychopathy as a de facto asset. IMO, Yes, "socially high functioning" psychopaths live among us but, more likely than not, they don't care much about anyone in their orbit and that should always be a red flag; unless they are an injury attorney working on your case.
How about this gem: "The idea that some psychopathic traits could be positive does not sit well with everyone." I agree 100%
NPR did a similar story titled: "Is There Such A Thing As A 'Good Psychopath'?
"...Andy is a British Special Air Service veteran and novelist; Kevin is an Oxford University psychologist. Kevin studies psychopaths. Andy says he is a psychopath.
Their checklist of psychopathic traits includes: charisma, charm, coolness under pressure, fearlessness, focus, impulsivity, lack of conscience, mental toughness, reduced empathy and ruthlessness...."
https://www.npr.org/sections/theprotojournalist/2014/08/21/341858696/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-good-psychopath https://www.npr.org/sections/theprotojournalist/2014/08/21/3...