Manifold Kaja Perina on the Dark Triad: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy – #36
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Mar 5, 2020 In this engaging discussion, Kaja Perina, Editor in Chief of Psychology Today and an expert in personality disorders, dives deep into the intriguing world of the Dark Triad: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. She explores whether these traits are more common in successful individuals and questions if too much empathy can be counterproductive. The conversation also touches on sociopathy's prevalence in academia and corporate leadership, highlighting the complex relationship between power and unethical behavior.
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Dark Triad and "D"
- The Dark Triad traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy) can be seen as factors in an overarching "dark factor" or D.
- People with high D prioritize utility maximization and their own agendas, potentially harming others without remorse.
Dark Triad in the Elite
- Steve Hsu and Kaja Perina discuss the presence of dark triad traits in successful individuals they've encountered.
- They note a suspicion that some of these individuals' success may stem from these traits.
Dark Traits Defined
- Insight into others and strategic manipulation are not inherently bad.
- These become dark traits when used without concern for others' well-being, treating them as mere instruments.
