Chapter
The Evolutionary Roots of Personality Disorders
28:27 - 37:51 (09:23)
The development of certain personality disorders may have an evolutionary basis, as they served as adaptive defense mechanisms for people living in harsh and competitive environments. The typical labels given to these disorders, such as psychopathic or narcissistic, are unhelpful and don't fully capture their origin and function.
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A man recounts a childhood experience where his father refused to help him during a fight with older boys, leading him to believe that no one would have his back in life.
28:27 - 29:30 (01:02)
Summary
A man recounts a childhood experience where his father refused to help him during a fight with older boys, leading him to believe that no one would have his back in life. Despite the negative memory, he reflects on the lesson it taught him about the value of toughness.
ChapterThe Evolutionary Roots of Personality Disorders
Episode#476 - Mark Freestone - Why Do Psychopaths Exist?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how personality disorders such as psychopathy and borderline personality disorder can actually be considered adaptive genetically and behaviorally based on the environment and society they are brought up in.
29:30 - 32:52 (03:21)
Summary
The podcast discusses how personality disorders such as psychopathy and borderline personality disorder can actually be considered adaptive genetically and behaviorally based on the environment and society they are brought up in. The speaker also challenges the typical labels given to these disorders.
ChapterThe Evolutionary Roots of Personality Disorders
Episode#476 - Mark Freestone - Why Do Psychopaths Exist?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Psychopaths can be seen as specialized weapons or tools that can be deployed in certain circumstances within a tribe or community, and can excel in roles such as con artists.
32:52 - 35:18 (02:26)
Summary
Psychopaths can be seen as specialized weapons or tools that can be deployed in certain circumstances within a tribe or community, and can excel in roles such as con artists.
ChapterThe Evolutionary Roots of Personality Disorders
Episode#476 - Mark Freestone - Why Do Psychopaths Exist?
PodcastModern Wisdom
While traits associated with psychopathy and narcissism have been valued at some points in history, the reduction of violence in societies shows that these qualities are no longer desirable.
35:18 - 37:51 (02:33)
Summary
While traits associated with psychopathy and narcissism have been valued at some points in history, the reduction of violence in societies shows that these qualities are no longer desirable. However, there is a correlation between psychopathy and narcissism, with many grandiose narcissists also exhibiting psychopathic traits.