“The most prolific and accomplished hunters were not the most bloodthirsty and indefatigable. They were the most cool and empathetic. They were… — Kevin Dutton Copy Share Image
“Psychopathy is like sunlight. Overexposure can hasten one’s demise in grotesque, carcinogenic fashion. But regulated exposure at controlled and optimal levels can… — Kevin Dutton Brain Copy Share Image
“My conscience certainly feels like it's been spiked with moral Rohypnol.” — Kevin Dutton Ethics Copy Share Image
“Every society needs particular individuals to do its dirty work for it.” — Kevin Dutton Dirty work Copy Share Image
“Jamie's eyes narrow. 'I ain't pulling over for no one.' he shoots back. 'But if you fancy a ride, hop in.” — Kevin Dutton Ride Copy Share Image
“What if our better nature wasn't better after all? But was instead, well, just nature?” — Kevin Dutton Ethics-and-moral-philosophy Copy Share Image
“I think the problem is that people spend so much time worrying about what might happen, what might go wrong, that they… — Kevin Dutton Right now Copy Share Image
“Because of these exaggerated dopamine responses, once they focus on the chance to get a reward, psychopaths are unable to alter their… — Kevin Dutton Copy Share Image
“The problem with a lot of people is that what they think is a virtue is actually a vice in disguise. It's… — Kevin Dutton Character Copy Share Image
“Reading a book carves brand-new neural pathways into the ancient cortical bedrock of our brains. It transforms the way we see the… — Kevin Dutton Book Copy Share Image
“The psychopath emerges as anything up to five times more likely to beat, rape, kill, or mutilate his way back behind bars.” — Kevin Dutton Time Copy Share Image
“The volunteers displaying high levels of psychopathic traits released almost four times as much dopamine in response to the stimulant as did… — Kevin Dutton Copy Share Image
“Zeroing in on weakness may well be part of a serial killer's toolkit. But it may also come in handy at the… — Kevin Dutton Copy Share Image
“It's a poem about moths. But it's also a poem about psychopaths. I get it copied. And stick it in a frame.… — Kevin Dutton Beauty Copy Share Image
“Ruthlessness, charm, focus, mental toughness, fearlessness, mindfulness (living in the moment), and action. Who wouldn't, at certain points in their lives, benefit… — Kevin Dutton Life Copy Share Image
“If the psychopath can "make" out of a situation, if there's any kind of reward on offer, they go for it, irrespective… — Kevin Dutton Copy Share Image
“Psychopathy was positively associated with in-house ratings of charisma and presentation style: creativity, good strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.” — Kevin Dutton Communication Copy Share Image
“With his immaculately coiffured blond locks and his impeccable cut-glass accent, he looks, and sounds, like a dab hand. 'People are as… — Kevin Dutton Nice Copy Share Image
“Sadistic serial killers feel their victims' pain in exactly the same way that you or I might feel it. They feel it… — Kevin Dutton Serial killers Copy Share Image
“The goal was to center his mind on playing the shot at hand, rather than obsessing, at exactly the wrong moment, about… — Kevin Dutton Goals Copy Share Image
“It's easy to forget that anything is possible with these guys. That there really are no limits.” — Kevin Dutton Limits Copy Share Image
“These eight independent satellite states of the psychopathic personality--Machiavellian Egocentricity, Impulsive Nonconformity, Blame Externalization, Carefree Nonplanfulness, Fearlessness, Social Potency, Stress Immunity, and… — Kevin Dutton Copy Share Image
“Theta waves are associated with drowsy, meditative, or sleeping states. Yet in psychopaths, they occur during normal waking states, even sometimes during… — Kevin Dutton Copy Share Image
“Oosthuizen's red spot is a classic example of what's known in sports psychology as a process goal--a technique by which the athlete… — Kevin Dutton Athlete Copy Share Image
“Pure unconditional aggression and pure unconditional capitulation are destined to fail as strategies of social exchange in a society of multiple interaction… — Kevin Dutton Copy Share Image
