Why We Follow Psychopaths? with Professor of Evolutionary Psychology, Edward Dutton

In this episode: A conversation with Professor of Evolutionary Psychology, Edward Dutton. We cover a wide range of topics, including the seminar on Narcissistic Psychopathy we just completed, the background of Professor Dutton, discussions on autism, the concept of heresy, controversial views, the adaptive nature of religion, and the influence of intelligence on manipulation and societal dynamics. The conversation delves into the societal shift towards dogma, the psychology of giving power to psychopathic leaders, and the departure from scientific reality. It explores the evolutionary basis for group behaviour, the impact of belief in lies on mental health, and the historical patterns of societal dogmas. We also touch on the association between traditional religiousness and mental health, as well as the impact of conformity to current beliefs on anxiety.Professor of Evolutionary Psychology, Edward Dutton.https://edwarddutton.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction and the Narcissistic Psychopathy Seminar04:17 Understanding Autism and the Concept of Heresy12:52 Controversial Views and Their Impact on Societal Discourse25:05 Intelligence, Manipulation, and Societal Dynamics31:38 The Societal Shift Towards Dogma35:29 The Evolutionary Basis for Group Behaviour38:47 The Impact of Belief in Lies on Mental Health52:46 Understanding the Psychology of Giving Power to Psychopathic Leaders57:14 The Departure from Scientific RealitySupport the showThe views and opinions expressed on WTF is on my Mind?! do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast or Mark Vicente. Any content provided by guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarkVicenteWebsite: www.markvicente.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@markvicente7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markvicente/X: https://x.com/markvicenteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_vicenteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/markvicente/