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Psychology · 18 min

Making A Psychopath

By Mark Freestone

This episode unpacks the complex origins of psychopathy, revealing it as a spectrum of traits shaped by both biology and environment, not a simple switch.

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Psychology
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“This episode unpacks the complex origins of psychopathy, revealing it as a spectrum of traits shaped by both biology and environment, not a simple switch.”

— Mark Freestone, Making A Psychopath

What it is about

Psychopathy, Human Behavior, Nature vs. Nurture

Who it is for

If you've ever wondered how some individuals seem to operate without a moral compass, or felt frustrated by simplistic explanations of 'evil,' this will feel familiar a more nuanced understanding of human behavior.

The author

Mark Freestone, a forensic psychologist, brings his direct experience working with some of the most challenging high-security patients to illuminate the complex realities of psychopathy.

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Mark Freestone

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