Core Concept
Psychopaths view freedom as absolute autonomy over their actions, driven by a profound sense of entitlement and defiance against all constraints. Unlike typical people, who balance freedom with social norms and empathy, psychopaths experience “psychological reactance”—a motivational state of rebellion when any limit is perceived, making forbidden actions irresistibly attractive. This reactance fuels their obsession: freedom means acting on impulses, manipulating others, and evading repercussions, as any rule feels like a personal assault.[vaknin-talks +1]
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