Sociopaths exploit inefficiencies in the social landscape by subverting or ignoring norms. On the one hand, sociopaths are easy to hate because of this; they cu

Sociopaths exploit inefficiencies in the social landscape by subverting or ignoring norms. On the one hand, sociopaths are easy to hate because of this; they cut in line, lie when it suits them, cheat on their spouses, etc. But on the other hand, they are sometimes easy to admire precisely because they ignore the little "glue" rules that keep polite society humming along so nicely. They are rebels in that regard. Steve Jobs is the perfect example. Steve was a classic sociopath. He would show up to important meetings in jean shorts and prop his dirty, bare feet up on the table. He exploited a loophole in California law that allowed him to drive without license plates. He was regularly abusive to his employees, not out of malice, but to achieve his personal goals related to perfection and execution. It's perfectly justified to both revile and admire him.