„Psychopath is like a virus, Machiavellist is like a cancer.“ Says psychologist Peter Karl Jonason

About this episode

Psychologist Peter Karl Jonason discusses the nature of psychopaths and manipulators, using examples from Star Wars to explore interpersonal relationships.

Psychopaths, manipulators, narcissists. But also interpersonal relationships — whether one-night stands or relationships lasting decades. Topics studied by psychologist Peter Karl Jonason. And he explains them, among other things, using stories from Star Wars. What dark is inside us? How are relationships between people changing? And is his dog Don Pedro jealous?

People in this episode

Guest: Peter Karl Jonason

Topics covered

• psychopathy
• manipulation
• interpersonal relationships
• narcissism
• psychology
• Star Wars

Keywords

• psychopath
• manipulator
• narcissist
• interpersonal relationships
• psychology
• Star Wars
• jealousy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Star Wars

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