673. Cityboy Geraint Anderson: How Elite Psychopaths Manipulate You
Summary
Andrew Gold discusses his new book on psychopathy, sharing his own childhood misbehavior and banking career insights. He critiques elite greed, shadow banking, and the rise of ruthless manipulation in politics and social media. The conversation covers the "K-shaped" economy, the dark triad traits, and how societal polarization fuels extreme behaviors.
Topics discussed
Psychopathy scores, childhood antics, and Cambridge
Elites, the 2008 crisis, and the rise of strongmen
AI manipulation, shadow banking, and offshore greed
Pump and dump schemes, insider trading, and nepotism
Becoming City Boy: The anonymous column and coming out
Psychopathic traits: Grandiosity, manipulation, and ruthlessness
Empathy vs. compassion and the 'Dark Triad' in politics
Wokeness, virtue signaling, and political polarization
Gender differences in psychopathy and social dynamics
Corporate survival: Manipulation, bonuses, and imposter syndrome
Capitalism, inequality, and the flaws of the bonus system
Revolution, wealth inequality, and the post-9/11 world
Socialism, exploitation, and Machiavellian career advice
Cognitive empathy, moral compass, and final thoughts
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