Saturday, June 4, 2016

Corporate and other Psychopaths

In my view, one of the subtle reasons the things do not change it is because many people in power are #psychopaths. The sooner we realize it, the better chance we’ll have to address real issues.
For example, it is pointless to try to discuss with a psychopath, she will not hear you. A #psychopath does not need better communication, he needs psychiatric help.
Let me give you the main characteristics of a psychopath (based on Professor Hare’s research). A person does not need to have all of them, but the more they are the worse it is.
  • glib and superficial charm
  • grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self
  • need for stimulation
  • pathological lying
  • cunning and manipulativeness
  • lack of remorse or guilt
  • shallow affect (superficial emotional responsiveness)
  • callousness and lack of empathy
  • parasitic lifestyle
  • poor behavioral controls
  • sexual promiscuity
  • early behavior problems
  • lack of realistic long-term goals
  • impulsivity
  • irresponsibility
  • failure to accept responsibility for own actions
  • many short-term marital relationships
  • juvenile delinquency
  • revocation of conditional release
  • criminal versatility
You can find Professor Hare's site here.

Now, just for fun (seriously), analyze your favorite political candidate using the previous list. Does she/he fit the psychopathic profile? If she/he does, do you want put your trust in her/his hands?
You can do this exercise with any person in any authority role.
See also:
  • Fishhead site
  • Watch Fishhead corporate psychopaths and donate:
  • Interview with professor Hare
  • Macron

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