Dr. James Fallon – whose research led him to realize that he is a "pro-social" psychopath – discusses Vladimir Putin's brain and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. – Dr. James Fallon is Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, and emeritus professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology, at the University of California, Irvine School Of Medicine. In addition to authoring over 300 papers and books, he has written two personal memoirs: including “The Psychopath Inside: A neuroscientist’s journey into the dark side of the brain" which reveals how Dr. Fallon's study of brain functions led him to realize that he himself has the neurological and genetic markers of a psychopath.
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Psychopath / Dictator Expert Dr. James Fallon on Putin’s Brain & Russia’s Invasion – Ask Dr. Drew – Episode 81 | Ask Dr. Drew podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
