Summaries of books by Kevin Dutton:
The Wisdom of Psychopaths
What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success
Kevin Dutton
The book explores the positive traits associated with psychopathy, such as fearlessness, confidence, and charisma, and how these can lead to success in various professions. It delves into the idea that certain psychopathic characteristics can be beneficial when they are not present in extreme forms or combined with malice.
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Black-and-White Thinking
The Burden of a Binary Brain in a Complex World
Kevin Dutton
The book explores the human tendency to categorize the world into simplistic binaries, such as good versus evil or us versus them, and how this cognitive shortcut can lead to prejudice, misunderstanding, and conflict. It delves into the psychology and neuroscience behind this thinking pattern, and discusses its implications in various aspects of society, including politics, race relations, and personal relationships.
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