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They view relationships as tools for personal gain from "summary" of The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton
The psychopathic mindset is one that sees relationships as nothing more than a means to an end. It is a cold, calculating perspective that views others as tools to be used for personal gain. In the eyes of a psychopath, connections with others are not based on genuine emotion or empathy, but rather on what can be extracted from the relationship. This utilitarian approach to relationships is devoid of any sentimentality or altruism. Instead of fostering genuine connections with others, psychopaths see people as resources to be manipulated for their own benefit. They are adept at identifying weaknesses in ...
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