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Extended Summary - The Sociopath Next Door: Based On The Book By Martha Stout

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Duration: 28min
Language: English
Format
Category: Personal Development

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE SOCIOPATH NEXT DOOR

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MARTHA STOUT

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: EVERBOOK SUMMARIES

CONTENT

The Missing Seventh Sense

Identifying the "Ice People" - The Sociopaths

When Normal Conscience Falters

The Mask of Sanity - Sociopaths in Disguise

Why Our Conscience Can Be Blind to Sociopathy

The Roots of Guiltlessness - Nature and Nurture

The Sociopath in Familiar Places

Practical Rules for Self-Protection

Why Conscience Matters - The Evolutionary and Social Value

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout explores the unsettling reality that individuals without conscience, known as sociopaths, are not confined to fictional villains but exist in our daily lives. The book delves into the psychological makeup of these individuals, highlighting their lack of guilt or remorse and their manipulative tendencies. It examines how their hidden nature can lead to significant harm in personal relationships and society, while also discussing the characteristics of those with a strong moral compass. The work serves as a guide to understanding and recognizing these remorseless personalities among us.

Release date

Audiobook: 18 March 2025