Sociopaths don't believe they are superior, they KNOW they are, and it could probably be proven using SCIENCE.
Most people just wish they were so intelligent, cynical, self assured, happy in their own company, lacking in guilt, and basically all the other good traits us sociapaths have (much of which you highlighted in your OP).
Some people just can't manage it though, and try to belittle us- pretend that they are alpha males, try to make up for their lack of intelligence and insecurity in other ways, like engaging in mindless banter, but they aren't fooling anyone with their cheap sexual jokes and halitosis.
We're on to you society, and all your dirty tricks.
I know sociopaths are intelligent and the fact sociopaths don`t have a CONSCIENCE means nothing holds them back they are free to do whatever they please.
But one thing sociopaths will never feel is real love which to the MAJORITY of normal people is priceless.
So you could say in a sense that sociopaths are empty emotionless people with no soul who enjoy using other people for their own gain and inflicting hurt.
Sociopaths don't believe they are superior, they KNOW they are, and it could probably be proven using SCIENCE.
Most people just wish they were so intelligent, cynical, self assured, happy in their own company, lacking in guilt, and basically all the other good traits us sociapaths have (much of which you highlighted in your OP).
Some people just can't manage it though, and try to belittle us- pretend that they are alpha males, try to make up for their lack of intelligence and insecurity in other ways, like engaging in mindless banter, but they aren't fooling anyone with their cheap sexual jokes and halitosis.
We're on to you society, and all your dirty tricks.
You can't call yourself a sociopath, ya big nanna. Sociopaths don't know they're sociopaths.
Have you ever been in a relationship with one or a had a friendship with a sociopath or are you indeed a sociopath yourself?
The list of the traits below.
Dr. Hare's Checklist (Sociopathic Traits)
1. GLIB and SUPERFICIAL CHARM -- the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, slick, and verbally facile. Sociopathic charm is not in the least shy, self-conscious, or afraid to say anything. A sociopath never gets tongue-tied. They have freed themselves from the social conventions about taking turns in talking, for example.
2. GRANDIOSE SELF-WORTH -- a grossly inflated view of one's abilities and self-worth, self-assured, opinionated, cocky, a braggart. Sociopaths are arrogant people who believe they are superior human beings.
3. NEED FOR STIMULATION or PRONENESS TO BOREDOM -- an excessive need for novel, thrilling, and exciting stimulation; taking chances and doing things that are risky. Sociopaths often have low self-discipline in carrying tasks through to completion because they get bored easily. They fail to work at the same job for any length of time, for example, or to finish tasks that they consider dull or routine.
4. PATHOLOGICAL LYING -- can be moderate or high; in moderate form, they will be shrewd, crafty, cunning, sly, and clever; in extreme form, they will be deceptive, deceitful, underhanded, unscrupulous, manipulative, and dishonest.
5. CONNING AND MANIPULATIVENESS- the use of deceit and deception to cheat, con, or defraud others for personal gain; distinguished from Item #4 in the degree to which exploitation and callous ruthlessness is present, as reflected in a lack of concern for the feelings and suffering of one's victims.
6. LACK OF REMORSE OR GUILT -- a lack of feelings or concern for the losses, pain, and suffering of victims; a tendency to be unconcerned, dispassionate, coldhearted, and un empathic. This item is usually demonstrated by a disdain for one's victims.
7. SHALLOW AFFECT -- emotional poverty or a limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness in spite of signs of open gregariousness.
8. CALLOUSNESS and LACK OF EMPATHY -- a lack of feelings toward people in general; cold, contemptuous, inconsiderate, and tactless.
9. PARASITIC LIFESTYLE -- an intentional, manipulative, selfish, and exploitative financial dependence on others as reflected in a lack of motivation, low self-discipline, and inability to begin or complete responsibilities.
10. POOR BEHAVIORAL CONTROLS -- expressions of irritability, annoyance, impatience, threats, aggression, and verbal abuse; inadequate control of anger and temper; acting hastily.
11. PROMISCUOUS SEXUAL BEHAVIOR -- a variety of brief, superficial relations, numerous affairs, and an indiscriminate selection of sexual partners; the maintenance of several relationships at the same time; a history of attempts to sexually coerce others into sexual activity or taking great pride at discussing sexual exploits or conquests.
12. EARLY BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS -- a variety of behaviors prior to age 13, including lying, theft, cheating, vandalism, bullying, sexual activity, fire-setting, glue-sniffing, alcohol use, and running away from home.
13. LACK OF REALISTIC, LONG-TERM GOALS -- an inability or persistent failure to develop and execute long-term plans and goals; a nomadic existence, aimless, lacking direction in life.
14. IMPULSIVITY -- the occurrence of behaviors that are unpremeditated and lack reflection or planning; inability to resist temptation, frustrations, and urges; a lack of deliberation without considering the consequences; foolhardy, rash, unpredictable, erratic, and reckless.
15. IRRESPONSIBILITY -- repeated failure to fulfill or honor obligations and commitments; such as not paying bills, defaulting on loans, performing sloppy work, being absent or late to work, failing to honor contractual agreements.
16. FAILURE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN ACTIONS -- a failure to accept responsibility for one's actions reflected in low conscientiousness, an absence of dutifulness, antagonistic manipulation, denial of responsibility, and an effort to manipulate others through this denial.
17. MANY SHORT-TERM MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS -- a lack of commitment to a long-term relationship reflected in inconsistent, undependable, and unreliable commitments in life, including marital.
18. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY -- behavior problems between the ages of 13-18; mostly behaviors that are crimes or clearly involve aspects of antagonism, exploitation, aggression, manipulation, or a callous, ruthless tough-mindedness.
19. REVOCATION OF CONDITION RELEASE -- a revocation of probation or other conditional release due to technical violations, such as carelessness, low deliberation, or failing to appear.
20. CRIMINAL VERSATILITY -- a diversity of types of criminal offenses, regardless if the person has been arrested or convicted for them; taking great pride at getting away with crimes.
Do any of these traits fit you?:eek:
I think every person alive displays some of those things. I know a few of those certainly would apply to me.The point is you would have to have most or all of them to actually be a sociopath
I think every person alive displays some of those things. I know a few of those certainly would apply to me.The point is you would have to have most or all of them to actually be a sociopath
No you don`t need all of them to be a sociopath actually
From what I understand there seems to be quite a few people with this personality disorder that is not related to maddness or psychosis but rather a neurological based condition known as a structural brain deficit involving the part which controls a conscience and emotions the amygdala as it is known.
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I thought that lack of activity in the frontal lobe was common in sociopaths as well as a gene dubbed "the warrior gene".
Lack of the hormone oxytocin also seems to result in reduced capability to feel empathy as has been shown by some experiments.
I read that this condition cannot be cured and that for every 25 people on the planet there is someone with sociopathy.
From what I understand there seems to be quite a few people with this personality disorder that is not related to maddness or psychosis but rather a neurological based condition known as a structural brain deficit involving the part which controls a conscience and emotions the amygdala as it is known.
The question would be though however would a true sociopath actually care if they were one or not? I very much doubt they would because they don`t really care about anything and do not form genuine emotional attachments to others.
Oh they do care. I knew one who ticked all the boxes, openly admitted to thinking he was a psychopath and told me (while he was in the throes of abject self pity) that he wanted to kill but couldn't because "...what would happen to me afterwards?! What would they do to me?" He cared very much indeed about self-preservation, it was the only thing that stopped him.
He didn't have any qualms about looking for someone vunerable to push into suicide. That way he could have the power fix of hands-off murder without the risk of being held responsible. Monster.
aren't most political leaders meant to be sociopaths? that's why they get to that position in the first place.
There is a theory that most societies are in large part sociopathic, because sociopaths naturally came to dominate the evolution of those societies. Might be some truth in that!:(
when you really look into the subject you'l find most 'professionals/people in power' are sociopaths.
don't believe me, look at the state of the world
I doubt it's 'most' but it's certainly true that sociopaths can do very well in politics & business because they lack empathy and a conscience. It simply doesn't matter who they hurt on their way to achieving their goals. You only have to see what's being done in this country to 'reduce the deficit' to work out who is one.
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I know sociopaths are intelligent and the fact sociopaths don`t have a CONSCIENCE means nothing holds them back they are free to do whatever they please.
But one thing sociopaths will never feel is real love which to the MAJORITY of normal people is priceless.
So you could say in a sense that sociopaths are empty emotionless people with no soul who enjoy using other people for their own gain and inflicting hurt.
You can't call yourself a sociopath, ya big nanna. Sociopaths don't know they're sociopaths.
don't believe me, look at the state of the world
Wrong some of them do actually but they don`t care.
Really? do continue if you wish?
Id be here all day , but he is the ****ing master of " Im sorry you see it that way " :mad:
Well one thing sociopaths are good at is making innocent people feel guilty and blaming the innocent person they manipulate and play with your head.
Lack of feeling for other's.
I think every person alive displays some of those things. I know a few of those certainly would apply to me.The point is you would have to have most or all of them to actually be a sociopath
No you don`t need all of them to be a sociopath actually
you would surely need the majority of them. Everyone has at least one or two of those things so does that mean everyone alive is a sociopath?!
Yes. But I am not you.
I thought that lack of activity in the frontal lobe was common in sociopaths as well as a gene dubbed "the warrior gene".
Lack of the hormone oxytocin also seems to result in reduced capability to feel empathy as has been shown by some experiments.
Oh they do care. I knew one who ticked all the boxes, openly admitted to thinking he was a psychopath and told me (while he was in the throes of abject self pity) that he wanted to kill but couldn't because "...what would happen to me afterwards?! What would they do to me?" He cared very much indeed about self-preservation, it was the only thing that stopped him.
He didn't have any qualms about looking for someone vunerable to push into suicide. That way he could have the power fix of hands-off murder without the risk of being held responsible. Monster.
There is a theory that most societies are in large part sociopathic, because sociopaths naturally came to dominate the evolution of those societies. Might be some truth in that!:(
I doubt it's 'most' but it's certainly true that sociopaths can do very well in politics & business because they lack empathy and a conscience. It simply doesn't matter who they hurt on their way to achieving their goals. You only have to see what's being done in this country to 'reduce the deficit' to work out who is one.
Encouraged even.