Born Evil: The Hidden Genius of Our Darkest Instincts

Kevin Dutton

Sep 2027 · Hachette UK

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352

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About this ebook

Psychopathy. Narcissism. Machiavellianism.

These are the traits referred to as the personality 'Dark Triad' and relegated to outer edges of humanity: liars, dictators, criminals. But what if, rather than treating them as the all-or-nothing, on-or-off clinical markers of a toxic and dangerous condition, we saw them as operating on a spectrum on which we all exist?

In this provocative and deeply researched book, Professor Kevin Dutton will take readers on a shocking journey of discovery to explore how these traits evolved, how they impact interpersonal relationships and workplace dynamics, and how they may - in fact - be key to our success.

In this ground breaking new work, you can learn how to harness the power of Dark Triad traits to become more successful in your life.

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PRAISE FOR THE WISDOM OF PSYCHOPATHS
'Highly original . . . provocative and humorous' V. S. RAMACHANDRAN
'Startling . . . it's good to know that rubbing shoulders with such dangerous characters hasn't destroyed [Dutton's] sense of humour' THE TIMES
'Inspiring and revelatory' ANDY McNAB
'Dutton's curiosity takes him from boardrooms and law courts to neurological labs' GUARDIAN
'Captivating' MICHAEL C HALL

Psychopathy. Narcissism. Machiavellianism. These are the traits referred to as the personality 'Dark Triad' and relegated to outer edges of humanity: liars, dictators, criminals. But what if, rather than treating them as the all-or-nothing, on-or-off clinical markers of a toxic and dangerous con...

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About the author

Professor Kevin Dutton is one of the world's foremost authorities on the wild side of personality. Having spent the last twenty years at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, he was recently appointed as Australia's first Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Adelaide. He is also the author of the acclaimed bestsellers Flipnosis: The Art of Split-Second Persuasion, The Wisdom of Psychopaths: Lessons in Life from Saints, Spies and Serial Killers, The Good Psychopath's Guide to Success (with Andy McNab) and Black and White Thinking: The Burden of a Binary Brain in a Complex World. His books have been translated into over twenty-five languages. He regularly publishes in leading international scientific journals and speaks at conferences around the world. Alongside his academic commitments, Kevin also consults in the elite sport, business, and military sectors.

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