An unexpected look at psychopaths. It turns out that brilliant surgeons and outstanding top managers come out of their ranks.
A blindfolded man is on his knees. Another silently raises a samurai sword behind him. It is not known when the impact will occur. But when that happens, the man on his knees won’t get hurt. The blow will mysteriously be deflected. And the swordsman is disarmed. What is the secret of this ancient Japanese ritual? The old sensei explained to Kevin Dutton, a psychologist at the University of Oxford (UK), that in a state of concentration, a martial artist feels fluctuations in «time waves» and can intercept signals. And what about psychopaths? They, according to the author, experience something similar. They live completely in the here and now. And for this they do not need years of training — this is their natural gift. As well as a deep indifference to what others think of them, combined with incredible personal charm and complete fearlessness. Among the owners of these qualities are many serial killers … but also among them are surgeons and presidents of large companies. And if we have ever dreamed of success and exploits, perhaps we have something to learn from them.
Peter, 304 p.