Lydia Benecke - The Psychology of Evil (Ages 14 and up)

The Psychology of Evil
This lecture sheds light on the emotional and mental worlds of psychopathic individuals—both those who have made headlines for horrific crimes and those who go through life without committing crimes and are right here among us.
Is Hannibal Lecter really the prototypical psychopath? Do all psychopaths feel the need to kill other people? How does criminal psychology determine whether a person is a psychopath? How does a psychopathic personality develop? How do some psychopathic serial killers manage to lead inconspicuous lives for decades as loving family men and friendly neighbors? Why don’t all psychopaths turn to crime? How much “evil” lies within “normal” people as well?
Lydia Benecke explores these and other questions in her lecture. An exciting journey into the world of criminal psychology.