Book description
Estimates of the percentage of psychopaths and sociopaths in society range from 1% to 4%. The proportion of those with psychopathic traits is greater in certain professions, including banking, law and the media. This is not surprising as psychopaths are attracted to environments where they can maximise their influence and…
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1 author picked Psychopathic Cultures and Toxic Empires as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Do you, like me, look around the world and ask the simple question – why is it so fucked up?
If so, you will love Will Black’s book – because it explains psychopathy and why it was very useful as humans evolved but now has infected our culture and is causing major damage.
Psychopaths may appear charming, but this is superficial and used to manipulate – you know, people just like this. Many are in a position of great power and can shape society and, as Will suggests, create psychopathic cultures. Will gives examples of pathological cultures in families, small…
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