Name: Rotten At The Top: Why We Choose Narcissists, Sociopaths & Megalomaniacs as Leaders
Start: 2024-12-07T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-07T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Vellichor Books

Rotten At The Top: Why We Choose Narcissists, Sociopaths & Megalomaniacs as Leaders

Part 1 of our Dark Psychology mini-series.
From the people that brought you; In Defence of Witches, comes a new and frightening look at who, what, and why we choose the leaders we do.
What compels us to follow leaders who revel in narcissism, bend truths, and put their own ambitions above all else? Why are we drawn to those who thrive on manipulation, disregard transparency, and bask in our devotion?
In this unflinching talk, we confront a chilling question: despite every warning sign, why do so many rally behind figures who embody arrogance and deceit? These leaders gather followers by the millions, with empty promises and inflated self-images that somehow fuel their grip on power. What twisted part of human nature pulls us toward them?
Join us for a journey into the shadows of society and psychology:
The sinister power of charisma: How do these leaders seduce us with charm that masks darker motives?
The spectacle syndrome: In a world where image supersedes integrity, how does megalomania turn into an attractive option?
History’s haunting lessons: From past empires to modern democracies, we’ll uncover patterns of obsession with the leaders who lead us astray.
This strange attraction to dangerous figures is no accident, it’s a repeating cycle with disturbing consequences. Get ready to confront why, time and again, we’re captivated by those who manipulate us most and what that fascination could mean for the future if we don’t heed the lessons of the past.