The Psychopath Test

In The Psychopath Test, bestselling journalist Jon Ronson embarks on an intriguing investigation into the realm of psychopaths and the professionals who study them. This exploration leads him to uncover a potential hoax among leading neurologists, while gaining insights from an influential psychologist on recognizing psychopathic traits in powerful individuals. Throughout his journey, Ronson interacts with a diverse cast, including a death-squad leader and a self-proclaimed sane asylum patient, ultimately revealing unsettling similarities between those who study madness and the individuals they study.