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The Psychopath Test
A Journey Through the Madness Industry
Book • 2011
In 'The Psychopath Test', Jon Ronson delves into the concept of psychopathy, focusing on the Hare Psychopathy Checklist developed by Canadian psychologist Robert D. Hare.
Ronson interviews various individuals, including those labeled as psychopaths, such as a young man who faked insanity to avoid prison and a former Haitian death-squad leader.
He also examines the prevalence of psychopathy in corporate and governmental leaders and critiques the methods and implications of psychiatric diagnoses.
The book raises questions about the boundaries between sanity, insanity, and eccentricity, and warns against the dangers of misdiagnosis and the influence of unqualified experts in the field of psychopathy.
Ronson interviews various individuals, including those labeled as psychopaths, such as a young man who faked insanity to avoid prison and a former Haitian death-squad leader.
He also examines the prevalence of psychopathy in corporate and governmental leaders and critiques the methods and implications of psychiatric diagnoses.
The book raises questions about the boundaries between sanity, insanity, and eccentricity, and warns against the dangers of misdiagnosis and the influence of unqualified experts in the field of psychopathy.
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Mentioned by Stuart Ritchie as a journalist whose book was criticized by the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy.
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Episode 58: Psychopathy
Mentioned by Jenny Kleeman as the author of several books, including Them, The Men Who Stare at Goats, The Psychopath Test, and So You've Been Publicly Shamed.
Jon Ronson on Conspiracies, Culture Wars and How Things Fell Apart, Part One
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Conor Boyle as the writer and podcaster behind several books, including "The Psychopath Test", "The Men Who Stare at Goats", and "So You've Been Publicly Shamed".
Conor Boyle as the writer and podcaster behind several books, including "The Psychopath Test", "The Men Who Stare at Goats", and "So You've Been Publicly Shamed". Head of TED Chris Anderson and Jon Ronson on Translating Optimism Into Action, Part Two
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Simon Critchley as the author of "The Psychopath Test", a book he was currently reading and enjoying.
Simon Critchley as the author of "The Psychopath Test", a book he was currently reading and enjoying.
Simon Critchley on Finding Clarity in Philosophy and Comedy
