This lecture by Dr. Josi Driessen is about one of the most intriguing -and often misunderstood- topics in psychology: psychopathy.
We often picture “psychopaths” as the villains from thrillers and true-crime stories. But reality is far more complex, and far more interesting. What actually defines psychopathy? How do people with these traits process social information? And what does neuroscience reveal about the way their brains work?Dr. Josi Driessen, neuroscientist at Radboud University and the Donders Institute, guides you through what science currently knows about psychopathy: how it’s studied, what we can (and can’t) say about treatment, and why psychopathic traits exist on a spectrum. You might even discover that these traits are closer to everyday life than you’d expect.
The audience summed it up perfectly:
“A juicy topic presented in an accessible way, with a good mix of recognizable examples and new insights.”
“Interesting presentation with just enough technical information to share uncommon knowledge without being overwhelming.”
“An excellent introduction to the topic—if it had gone a bit deeper, it would have been five stars!”
Curious? Dive in, challenge your assumptions, and explore the nuances behind a term we all think we understand.