Talk - Crime Viral: The Evolution of Psychopaths: From Neanderthals to the Internet Age

Schedule

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Black Gate, Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

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Are psychopaths evolutionary survivors, cunning manipulators, or society’s unsung game-changers? Join research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather for a fascinating journey through time, exploring how psychopathic traits shaped human history, from our survival-focused ancestors to the digital masterminds of today.
In this one-hour talk, we’ll uncover the surprising advantages of traits like fearlessness, charm, and ruthless strategy, examining their role in leadership, survival, and innovation. Discover why these traits thrived in the high-stakes world of Neanderthals, how they influenced history’s most powerful figures, and why the internet has become a playground for modern-day manipulation.
Blending science, storytelling, and insight, this talk challenges what you think you know about psychopathy. Are these individuals societal threats or a necessary part of human evolution? Find out - and leave with a whole new perspective on the minds that shape our world.
A Q&A session will follow, so bring your curiosity and questions! Don’t miss this thought-provoking dive into the dark and fascinating side of human nature.
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The Black Gate, Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Improvisation Foundation, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1, United Kingdom,Newcastle upon Tyne

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