Nancy McWilliams

Distinguished psychoanalyst, author, and educator internationally recognized for contributions to personality theory and psychodynamic diagnosis. Professor Emerita at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers.

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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 24min

Dark Triad Personality Traits: How Psychopathy, Narcissism, and Machiavellianism Impact Our Cultures & Social Systems | RR 19

Dr. Reid Meloy, a forensic psychologist, and Dr. Nancy McWilliams, a distinguished psychoanalyst, delve into the Dark Triad personality traits—psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism. They discuss how these traits influence leadership and societal structures, revealing their surprising prevalence in positions of power. The conversation highlights the dangers of these traits in governance and therapy, emphasizing the need for community engagement and truth-seeking to counterbalance their dark influence. They also explore the personal narratives that shape these complex behaviors.

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