How psychopaths take over
Sometimes being mad is a good thing. An Oxford scientist suggests we should all learn to act a little crazy
Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 5:00 PM UTC 78Life Neuroscience, History
Kevin Dutton
Life Neuroscience, History
Kevin Dutton is a research psychologist at the University of Oxford. His most recent book, "The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success" will be published by Scientific American / FSG on Oct. 16. His writing and research have been featured in Scientific American Mind, New Scientist, The Guardian, Psychology Today, USA Today and other publications.
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