The speaker acknowledges the skepticism surrounding the veracity of their memoir due to being a sociopath but encourages people to research and question rather than blindly believe. They believe that if more individuals sought to disprove their story, the societal narrative around sociopathy and psychopathy would evolve. The speaker is more concerned with societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding sociopathy, as they worry that rigid beliefs about what a sociopath should be could prevent individuals from seeking help or advocating for themselves.
Patric Gagne is a sociopath, but she doesn’t fit the stereotype.
From a violent kid, to now a PhD and author - we track the unusual story of a sociopath who learned to be 'good'.
Plus, there's been some controversy and questions about the veracity of her PhD - so, we fact checked it.
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Guest:Patric Gagne, Author, Sociopath: A Memoir.
Credits:
- Presenter/Producer: Sana Qadar
- Producer: Rose Kerr
- Sound engineers: Tegan Nicholls and Ann-Marie de Bettencor