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I recall hearing a segment on one of the many programs on NPR about this topic. It was an interview with a doctor involved in this type of research, who, in the process of his research, performed fMRIs on his family members and himself. As a result, the doctor found that he, himself, had the physical signs of psychopathy in his own brain. Is this the same doctor?

Leslie No. That is James Fallon. He wrote a book called The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain. Unfortuna…moreNo. That is James Fallon. He wrote a book called The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain. Unfortunately, and surprisingly, there doesn't seem to be a way to do a book link here, but you should be able to find it by searching the title or author. I found it very interesting, if a bit creepy.(less)

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Whose eyes are pictured on the cover?

Natalie The cover design is by Oliver Munday and the eyes photograph is from JazzIRT/Getty Images. The title page doesn't have more specific info other than t…moreThe cover design is by Oliver Munday and the eyes photograph is from JazzIRT/Getty Images. The title page doesn't have more specific info other than that.(less)

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