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Confessions of a Sociopath
A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight
Book • 2013
In this memoir, M.E.
Thomas describes her life as a sociopath, detailing how she navigates daily life, interacts with others, and succeeds in her career as a law professor despite lacking empathy.
The book explores various facets of sociopathy, including how sociopaths experience emotions, the impact of family life and upbringing, and how they interact with external moral or ethical codes.
Thomas also discusses her strict Mormon upbringing and its role in keeping her on a path of societal conformity.
The book raises important questions about morality, the prevalence of sociopaths in society, and their ability to blend in and succeed in various fields.
Thomas describes her life as a sociopath, detailing how she navigates daily life, interacts with others, and succeeds in her career as a law professor despite lacking empathy.
The book explores various facets of sociopathy, including how sociopaths experience emotions, the impact of family life and upbringing, and how they interact with external moral or ethical codes.
Thomas also discusses her strict Mormon upbringing and its role in keeping her on a path of societal conformity.
The book raises important questions about morality, the prevalence of sociopaths in society, and their ability to blend in and succeed in various fields.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Spencer Greenberg as the author of the book, highlighting her insights and experiences.
Spencer Greenberg as the author of the book, highlighting her insights and experiences.
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A conversation with a sociopath (with M.E. Thomas)
