Dark Minds

Psychopathy. Narcissism. Machiavellianism.

These are the traits referred to as the personality 'Dark Triad' and relegated to outer edges of humanity: liars, dictators, criminals. But what if, rather than treating them as the all-or-nothing, on-or-off clinical markers of a toxic and dangerous condition, we saw them as operating on a spectrum on which we all exist?

In this provocative and deeply researched book, Professor Kevin Dutton will take readers on a shocking journey of discovery to explore how these traits evolved, how they impact interpersonal relationships and workplace dynamics, and how they may - in fact - be key to our success.

In this ground breaking new work, you can learn, for the first time. how to harness the power of Dark Triad traits to become more successful in your life.

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PRAISE FOR THE WISDOME OF PSYCHOPATHS

'Highly original . . . provocative and humorous' V. S. RAMACHANDRAN

'This startling study considers whether or not we have anything to learn from psychopaths . . . it's good to know that rubbing shoulders with such dangerous characters hasn't destroyed his sense of humour.' THE TIMES

'Inspiring and revelatory. Dutton's book gave me an insight into who I really am' ANDY McNAB

'Dutton's curiosity takes him from boardrooms and law courts to neurological labs . . . Psychopaths, we learn, are the ultimate optimists; they always think things will work in their favour' GUARDIAN

'The Wisdom of Psychopaths is captivating. Dr. Dutton's book invigorated my consideration of not just a certain television character, but slow-pulsed overachievers everywhere' MICHAEL C HALL (Dexter)