The Psychopath Whisperer
The Science of Those Without Conscience
by Kent A. Kiehl · first published 2015
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…different. Having known multiple con men in my life, including family, I can definitely claim it's less entertaining in person than in media. The other book I recommend on this topic is Dr. Kent Kiehl's "The Psychopath Whisperer" for its mix of neuroscience and personal stories. "I Wear the Black Hat - Grappling with Villains Real and Imagined": https://www.amazon.com/Wear-Black-Hat-Grappling-Villains/dp/... "The Psychopath…
on “Why we fall for cons” ↗…actually a bunch of smart people studying the neuroscience of pyschopaths. Two great books to start with: - The Science of Evil: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Evil-Empathy-Origins-Cruelty/... - The Psychopath Whisperer: The Science of Those Without Conscious: https://www.amazon.com/Psychopath-Whisperer-Science-Without-...
on “3M knew its chemicals were harmful decades ago, but didn't tell the public” ↗…Dr. Kent Kiehl, who is famous for using a mobile fMRI to scan thousands of inmates in multiple prisons, including many psychopathic offenders. His book on his research of psychopathy in prisons, "The Psychopath Whisperer", is excellent (despite a terrible name). Easily one of the best books on the topic. I want a sequel.
on “Abnormal Brain Structure In Youth Who Commit Homicide” ↗