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All In The Mind

Machiavellianism, and the 'dark triad' of personality

Jun 14, 2020
29:06
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Explore the concept of Machiavellianism as a personality trait and its link to the 'dark triad' of traits. Understand the measurement of Machiavellianism and its implications. Learn about the differences between Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Discover the potential success of Machiavellians in political office.
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Quick takeaways

  • Machiavellianism is a personality trait characterized by a willingness to exploit and manipulate others.
  • Machiavellianism is one of the traits that make up the 'dark triad' along with psychopathy and narcissism, each having distinct characteristics.

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The Influence of Machiavelli's Ideas

During the Renaissance, Niccolo Machiavelli wrote 'The Prince' which argued that it is better for leaders to be feared than loved. This mentality of exploiting human nature for personal gain has had a lasting impact on politics, with figures like Napoleon and Stalin embodying Machiavellian principles.

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