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Why Humans Turn Into Monsters: Body Language, Mindset & Traumas | Gaurav Gill | FO407 Raj Shamani

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Sep 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, consultant psychologist Gaurav Gill shares his insights on the hidden facets of human behavior. He delves into the psyche of serial killers, comparing their charming exteriors to their dark motivations, using Ted Bundy as a case study. Gill explores how childhood trauma shapes emotional responses and discusses the toxic influences of violent entertainment. Plus, learn to decode non-verbal cues to detect deceit and understand the complexities of communication in our digital age.
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Charm Masks Emotional Deficit

  • Serial killers often mirror emotions and present a charming surface while lacking genuine empathy.
  • Gaurav Gill links a small limbic (emotional) response and childhood conditioning to reduced empathy in offenders.
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Early Markers Predict Deviance

  • Early-life markers predict later deviant behavior: animal cruelty, fire-setting, and bed-wetting.
  • Gill calls this the 'McDonald's Tride' and stresses early detection and intervention.
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Womb Stress Shows In Fetal Behavior

  • Prenatal maternal stress can show up on sonograms as fetal self-soothing like face-scratching.
  • Gill cites research linking maternal cortisol to early stress markers in the womb.
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