The difference between a sociopath in a psychopath? Or is it just semantic stuff that doesn't matter? Well, I don't think you've asked me that one before, Jordan, a few people have. And it's a great question to get out of the way. Sociopaths tend to be more volatile, emotionally labile. They tend to react rather than respond; they tend to be impulsive. So what I thought we might do here, if it's all right with you, is just a kind of cementness difference between sociopath and psychopath.
The Wisdom of Psychopaths author Kevin Dutton rejoins us to discuss how we can tell if we're psychopaths and why it might not be such a bad thing.
What We Discuss with Kevin Dutton:
- What's the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath?
- Society focuses on the negative qualities of psychopathy. But what are the upsides?
- What career niches do psychopaths tend toward (and which ones should they avoid)?
- Can children be psychopaths?
- How can you tell if you're a psychopath? (Take the two-minute quiz beginning at 14:39 and post your result and occupation on Twitter tagging @therealdrkev).
- And much more...
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