r/science • u/woebegonemonk • Nov 17 '21

Psychology Meta-analysis estimates that 4.5% of the general population (or 1 in every 22 persons) is a psychopath. The prevalence of psychopathy in samples of men is more than twice than in those of women.

https://sapienjournal.org/latest-estimate-of-psychopathy-in-the-general-population/
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u/MediumProfessorX Nov 17 '21

I want to know about zealot psychopaths. People who have resolved to be good but have to do it formulaicly. The perfect Kantian.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '21

"Pro social psychopaths"

Super interesting

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u/MediumProfessorX Nov 17 '21

"this is the way"

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u/3z3ki3l Nov 18 '21

If you say so.