In this gripping and unsettling episode of Planting Thoughts, Mike and Manon take listeners deep into the chilling world of psychopathy—what it is, how it develops, and why it matters.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• The science behind psychopathy: From brain abnormalities in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex to the role of serotonin and dopamine.

• The difference between psychopathy and other disorders like autism, narcissism, and schizophrenia.

• Evolutionary theories explaining psychopathy as a survival strategy.

• Childhood predictors and early interventions, with emphasis on callous-unemotional traits.

• How psychopathy can show up in the boardroom—not just behind bars.

🧠 Chilling Case Studies:

• Dennis Rader (BTK Killer): A suburban dad with a monstrous double life.

• Luis Garavito (La Bestia): One of history's most prolific child murderers.

• Comparison killers: Bundy, Ramirez, Wuornos, and Kemper—what separates psychopathy from psychosis or trauma-driven violence?

😱 Hosts Take the Psychopathy Test:
Mike and Manon share their own results from the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, revealing how close—or far—they are from the clinical threshold. Spoiler: Mike's a little “spicy.”

💡 Final Thoughts:
Psychopathy is not binary—it’s a spectrum. Understanding it helps us navigate crime, leadership, and even our own behaviors with more nuance.

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