Psychopaths: why they've thrived through evolutionary history – and how that may change

Psychopaths have thrived for so long because of their deceptive powers.

Jonathan R Goodman, Researcher, Human Evolutionary Studies, University of Cambridge • conversation
Feb. 13, 2023 • ~8 min

Here's what to do when you encounter people with 'dark personality traits' at work

Narcissists, psychopaths and Machiavellians, oh my. These antagonistic personality types can make life hard for the people around them. Here are five tips for how to deal with them at work.

Cinthia Beccacece Satornino, Research Director at the UNH Sales Center and Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of New Hampshire • conversation
Feb. 8, 2023 • ~10 min

'Dark empaths': how dangerous are psychopaths and narcissists with empathy?

Researchers used to believe people with ‘dark personalities’ had empathy deficits, but new research is challenging that.

Alexander Sumich, Associate Professor of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
March 16, 2022 • ~9 min

Personality can predict who's a rule-follower and who flouts COVID-19 social distancing guidelines

Psychologists call these traits the 'Big Five': openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. A researcher suggests your profile implies your response to social distancing.

James M. Honeycutt, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Louisiana State University; Lecturer in Executive Education, University of Texas at Dallas • conversation
July 15, 2020 • ~9 min

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