Inside the Mind of a Sociopath
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex world of sociopathy in this 56-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder, including disregard for others' feelings, moral ambiguity, and lack of remorse. Learn about therapist Patric Gagne's personal experience with sociopathy as she discusses her book "Sociopath: A Memoir" and explains the science behind this personality type. Discover how sociopathy is viewed as an "emotional learning disability" and the potential for treatment, allowing individuals to develop love, empathy, and other social emotions. Gain insights into one of mental health's most challenging topics as part of the Aspen Ideas: Health event, where leading thinkers tackle significant health issues in the picturesque Rocky Mountain setting.
Syllabus
Inside the Mind of a Sociopath
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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