The Psychopath in the Boardroom: Understanding the Spectrum of Human Evil

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Not all psychopaths are behind bars; some are in our boardrooms, climbing the corporate ladder. In this deep dive, we move beyond the sensationalized headlines to explore the complex and often uncomfortable truths about psychopathy and human evil. Drawing on insights from leading psychoanalysts, psychologists, and psychiatrists, we'll unpack how destructive behaviors manifest not just in extreme cases, but in the subtle, pervasive ways that shape our world.

This academic text, "Psychoanalysis in a New Key," explores the complex and multifaceted nature of psychopathy and human evil from various psychoanalytic perspectives. Across its diverse chapters, the book delves into topics such as the dissociation of trauma, particularly in the context of childhood sexual abuse, and examines the developmental roots of psychopathy, linking it to attachment styles and maladaptive behaviors. A significant portion of the text addresses the concept of "evil" beyond simplistic definitions, investigating its manifestation in societal structures, such as corporate psychopathy and religious fundamentalism, and challenging traditional psychoanalytic avoidance of the subject. Ultimately, the editors and contributors aim to provide a nuanced understanding of how individuals and groups can engage in unconscionable acts, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the potential for destructive behavior within human nature and the societal factors that enable it.

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= Chapters =
00:00 Introduction: The Psychopath in the Boardroom
02:23 The Spectrum of Psychopathy
03:43 The Successful Corporate Psychopath
05:08 Defining Evil Beyond Morality
08:27 The Developmental Origins of Evil
10:24 Dissociation and the Fragmented Self
12:28 Psychopathy and Ego-Syntonic Aggression
15:57 The Neurobiology of a Wounded Conscience
18:44 The Corporate Psychopath in Action
20:48 The Mask of Sanity: Deception and Manipulation
22:45 The Banality of Evil: The Case of Adolf Eichmann
25:39 Manufacturing Reality: From Propaganda to Fake News
30:17 Institutional Evil: The Catholic Church Scandal
33:41 The Hitler in Us: Our Collective Capacity for Evil
37:33 The Sickness of Racism and Systemic Evil
41:24 Conclusion: Confronting the Darkness Within and Without

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