It's fascinating that a regular empathetic person can deeply love yet still wreak havoc on loved ones lives but a psychopath who doesn't feel, as in the case of the professor, can have a family and not feel love but act like they are in love and have a fulfilling relationship in which those other people can feel loved enough to maintain proximity.
It`s really interesting to see the people around reacting to this. There body language. They seem attracted to his honesty and sympathy on one hand, but also a bit scared and repelled by the very theme of psychopathy. His very brave, you have to say. If a psychopath can be brave - maybe it´s just lack of fear. Anyway an incredibly valuable testimony, my respect!
He says he watched “Manhunter” with his wife and she says, “That’s you!” And you assume he means Hannibal Lecter. But then he reveals she meant Will Graham. Tell you that they’re both crazy.
James Fallon has amazing intelligence and ability to educate on all things pertaining to the brain. 1 in 100 people statistically have genetic/ brain characteristics of a psychopath. We need more education and understanding of this as a society, related to how we assess, diagnose, and raise our children, and this brilliant individual makes neurological / brain science research and teaching a priority. Thank you so much for all that you teach us Mr Fallon!
It’s really interesting how when he’s explaining all the things that other people could perceive as bad in a psychopath that he doesn’t flinch at the thought that they may be a little on edge because of that. The fact that he’s so open about how the mind of a psychopath works while he is one makes me think he’s doing it for a general care for education. Could be exactly what he wants me to think but whatever, not like he’s hurting anyone.
Something not addressed in this extremely interesting interview is the fact that he had no idea himself for his whole life that he was psychopathic...He seems an expert on how his own psychopathy works in great detail here yet says he had know idea the scan was his own. It doesn't make sense he volunteered for the scan if he knew and was trying to hide it so maybe he has just become aware after the scan from deep research. But still leaves a unsettling bizarre fact that numerous psychopaths are walking around that aren't even aware of their own psychopathy or psychopathic capabilities...and more could even be looking at you or me in the mirror:) Sweet Dreams.
If i was sitting there , and being asked , can you ever love some body , my answer would be , it depends what we define as love ! If we define love as to sacrifice your need before the loved one , i would say no , but if we define love as to want the best for that person , i would say yes ! Smart discussions :)
He seems very proud to be a psychopath, almost like he is boasting. He is revelling in getting so much attention and he definitely feels superior to all those around him. He doesn't answer some of the questions being asked. For example he did not answer the question about why his wife was not surprised that he was a psychopath. He appeared to answer it, but he did not answer it. He just talked about what he wanted to talk about, letting everyone know who was in charge of the conversation.
This is perfect, psychopath becoming famous for being nice, ego and control satisfied, no body dead, love this guy 😀
It's fascinating that a regular empathetic person can deeply love yet still wreak havoc on loved ones lives but a psychopath who doesn't feel, as in the case of the professor, can have a family and not feel love but act like they are in love and have a fulfilling relationship in which those other people can feel loved enough to maintain proximity.
Friend: does something slighty immoral
It`s really interesting to see the people around reacting to this. There body language. They seem attracted to his honesty and sympathy on one hand, but also a bit scared and repelled by the very theme of psychopathy. His very brave, you have to say. If a psychopath can be brave - maybe it´s just lack of fear. Anyway an incredibly valuable testimony, my respect!
He says he watched “Manhunter” with his wife and she says, “That’s you!” And you assume he means Hannibal Lecter. But then he reveals she meant Will Graham. Tell you that they’re both crazy.
James Fallon has amazing intelligence and ability to educate on all things pertaining to the brain. 1 in 100 people statistically have genetic/ brain characteristics of a psychopath. We need more education and understanding of this as a society, related to how we assess, diagnose, and raise our children, and this brilliant individual makes neurological / brain science research and teaching a priority. Thank you so much for all that you teach us Mr Fallon!
It’s really interesting how when he’s explaining all the things that other people could perceive as bad in a psychopath that he doesn’t flinch at the thought that they may be a little on edge because of that. The fact that he’s so open about how the mind of a psychopath works while he is one makes me think he’s doing it for a general care for education. Could be exactly what he wants me to think but whatever, not like he’s hurting anyone.
That was super interesting.Even the questions and responses from the other guests were great
Amazingly interesting man. I enjoy his informative candor.
This was super interesting!
Something not addressed in this extremely interesting interview is the fact that he had no idea himself for his whole life that he was psychopathic...He seems an expert on how his own psychopathy works in great detail here yet says he had know idea the scan was his own. It doesn't make sense he volunteered for the scan if he knew and was trying to hide it so maybe he has just become aware after the scan from deep research. But still leaves a unsettling bizarre fact that numerous psychopaths are walking around that aren't even aware of their own psychopathy or psychopathic capabilities...and more could even be looking at you or me in the mirror:) Sweet Dreams.
If i was sitting there , and being asked , can you ever love some body , my answer would be , it depends what we define as love ! If we define love as to sacrifice your need before the loved one , i would say no , but if we define love as to want the best for that person , i would say yes ! Smart discussions :)
This is why the most important thing in your life is never reveal your precious personal information to anyone before ypu verify you know them
If he’s a psychopath, we should take what he says with a grain of salt to avoid manipulation. Right?
the blonde beside him keeps smiling and laughing nervously.
He seems very proud to be a psychopath, almost like he is boasting. He is revelling in getting so much attention and he definitely feels superior to all those around him. He doesn't answer some of the questions being asked. For example he did not answer the question about why his wife was not surprised that he was a psychopath. He appeared to answer it, but he did not answer it. He just talked about what he wanted to talk about, letting everyone know who was in charge of the conversation.
Terrifying but fascinating.
Interesting stuff! :)
so interesting omg
Anyone else notice how he licks the corner of his mouth the way Heath Ledger does for his Joker roll?