Free version #527 Psychopathic Authoritarianism Part 1: The Dark Tetrad with Joseph Sansone

<p><strong>Independent. Unfiltered. Yours.</strong></p><p>For the full episodes please subscribe to either:</p><p>The paid Spotify subscription here: <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe</a> </p><p>The paid Substack subscription here: <a href="https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribe</a></p><p>Thank you to all the paid subscribers and those that left 5 star rating.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In this episode we cover:</strong></p><p>“Evil is addictive.”</p><p>In the first of a series with psychotherapist Dr Joseph Sansone, we dig into his new book, <em>Psychopathic Authoritarianism</em>, one of the best books I’ve read this year.</p><p>Joseph breaks down the dark tetrad: sadism, narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. He explains how these traits run through those in power, how they work through enablers in the wider population, and why sadism may be our worst human quality. We also cover surveillance, the media, the Covid years, the Federal Reserve, right wing populism, academia and student debt, and why fear is the master tool of control.</p><p>This isn’t a left or right problem. It isn’t rich versus poor, and it isn’t a class issue. Every human being has the capacity for both good and evil, and understanding the dark tetrad is essential if we are to recognise that evil and resist it, in those who rule over us and in ourselves. In Joseph’s view, no group is wholly innocent.</p><p>First half free. Full episode for paid subscribers.</p><p>Thank you for being here, enjoy the episode.</p><p><em><strong>Independent. Unfiltered. Yours.</strong></em></p><p>Love</p><p><strong>Doc</strong></p><p><strong>Links</strong> </p><p>Website <a href="https://www.josephsansone.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.josephsansone.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>MY CONSULTATION SERVICE</strong></p><p>In a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.</p><p>I can help you:</p><p>• Understand your diagnosis in plain English</p><p>• Simplify treatment plans and medical jargon</p><p>• Prepare for surgery and optimise recovery</p><p>• Improve chronic illness through lifestyle and mindset</p><p>• Explore holistic approaches alongside conventional care</p><p>• Ask be