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Interesting, but the article at that website offers no supporting MineralMan Jul 2015 #1
Then just Google "Sociopaths rule the world." There are hundreds of thousands of articles Cal33 Jul 2015 #3
I'm commenting on the article you posted. MineralMan Jul 2015 #4
Okay, here's one link below: Cal33 Jul 2015 #5
That's a good example of a well-supported article. MineralMan Jul 2015 #6
Chicken or egg PATRICK Jul 2015 #2
I agree. ........ Cal33 Jul 2015 #10
Sociopathy is different from giving in to pressure. yardwork Jul 2015 #15
I think there are different degrees in sociopathy. Some have more of the symptoms and in Cal33 Jul 2015 #18
sociopaths aka psychopaths are attracted to power and money steve2470 Jul 2015 #7
I sometimes think that there is some sort of job requirement.. ananda Jul 2015 #8
Sociopathic is not psychopathic...apparently many "sociopaths" can channel their inclinations positively, hence the Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #9
Business schools churn them out by the tens of thousands every year. hifiguy Jul 2015 #11
I wonder if business schools should have a mandatory course in "Business & Morality" in Cal33 Jul 2015 #16
What percentage of the population is sociopaths? treestar Jul 2015 #12
According to DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual - IV) used by mental health professionals, Cal33 Jul 2015 #14
that's not many, so it can't affect a profession. treestar Jul 2015 #20
"DSM" stands for "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual." It is written by psychiatrists, and is the Cal33 Jul 2015 #21
Where is "politician" on the list? Nye Bevan Jul 2015 #13
Politicians are made up of people from all professions, but I suspect the highest Cal33 Jul 2015 #17
I believe that is the case. hifiguy Jul 2015 #19
"Civil Servant" covers a lot of territory. alarimer Jul 2015 #22
Yes, "civil servant" does cover a lot of territory. He should have been more specific, as he was Cal33 Jul 2015 #23
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