The Wisdom of Psychopaths

This podcast episode delves into the nuanced nature of psychopathy, exploring it as a spectrum of traits rather than a mere label of villainy, with guest Kevin Dutton shedding light on its potential benefits. Dutton highlights the distinctions between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder, discusses the prevalence of psychopathic traits in various professions, and even posits that historical figures like the Apostle Paul may have exemplified these traits. The episode urges listeners to recognize the dual facets of empathy and to adopt a decisive “attack mindset” in both life and sports.