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Tadpole Raisin

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29. True. But societal norms may then play a role in what

Reply to Auggie (Reply #27)

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 09:20 AM

22 hrs ago

occupations a psychopath may choose to enter. That’s actually a fascinating point! How is the list different in countries where they have have a different set of societal values.

Where do they gravitate? Either they go to a profession that can satisfy them - limited by available options, go to a country that will provide them what they want, or maybe there really are fewer psychopaths in other countries because of genetics.

I’ve never seen an article that discusses this but now you’ve got me thinking!

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Link suggests genetics is mostly the reason why Auggie 23 hrs ago #27

True. But societal norms may then play a role in what Tadpole Raisin 22 hrs ago #29

Something empowers/stimulates the gene. Media? Politics? Auggie 21 hrs ago #31

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