In this gripping and unsettling episode of Planting Thoughts, Mike and Manon take listeners deep into the chilling world of psychopathy—what it is, how it develops, and why it matters.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
The science behind psychopathy: From brain abnormalities in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex to the role of serotonin and dopamine.
The difference between psychopathy and other disorders like autism, narcissism, and schizophrenia.
Evolutionary theories explaining psychopathy as a survival strategy.
Childhood predictors and early interventions, with emphasis on callous-unemotional traits.
How psychopathy can show up in the boardroom—not just behind bars.
🧠 Chilling Case Studies:
Dennis Rader (BTK Killer): A suburban dad with a monstrous double life.
Luis Garavito (La Bestia): One of history's most prolific child murderers.
Comparison killers: Bundy, Ramirez, Wuornos, and Kemper—what separates psychopathy from psychosis or trauma-driven violence?
😱 Hosts Take the Psychopathy Test:
Mike and Manon share their own results from the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, revealing how close—or far—they are from the clinical threshold. Spoiler: Mike's a little “spicy.”
💡 Final Thoughts:
Psychopathy is not binary—it’s a spectrum. Understanding it helps us navigate crime, leadership, and even our own behaviors with more nuance.
🎥 Available on YouTube & Spotify
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👉 Next week: The psychology of vaping addiction—why it’s more than just a bad habit.
