Posts by swiftridge72

Raymond Anderson4 said:It’s a mix of both.
When looking at genetics, you have genes like MAOA or CDH 13. The first one regulates serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain, while the second is linked to impulsivity.
I haven't found a definitive answer yet on whether having this specific combination always results in a "bad" person...
What I am curious about is why one person with both genes might commit a violent felony, while someone else with the exact same genetic makeup stays perfectly fine.
It seems likely that the environment plays a huge role here. Growing up in a supportive home could potentially suppress those genetic tendencies and minimize their impact.
For instance, it's possible that Adam Lanza carried both of those genes, but I also read he grew up in a very isolated, dysfunctional family.

I remember seeing a discussion on na rub znanost where a young researcher explained how the prefrontal cortex comes into play. They conducted studies where participants were shown violent imagery, and some individuals showed almost zero activity in certain parts of the prefrontal cortex—almost as if that section of the brain was essentially dormant.

Check out the thread below:

David Vaughn75 said:Not even close.
Psychopathy isn't some glitch in your DNA—it’s something that gets baked in during pregnancy.

Bad people? Yeah, they’ll always be around, unfortunately. We just need to get better at spotting them instantly and tossing them behind bars before they can do any damage.

Psychology basically just shoves everything they can't explain under the rug of "genetics" or "zinc deficiency."

Susan Robinson3 said:I think you hit the nail on the head. I'm just not the type of person to seek revenge; it's not in my nature. I did resort to it once because I was deeply hurt and acted out of spite, but the guilt that followed was absolute hell. It was devastating. Since then, I've sworn off it entirely. It's better to just let karma handle things—I don't have the energy to play those games. Honestly, I'm convinced that the weight of what I did hurt me far more than it ever hurt the person I targeted.

Revenge is totally fine as long as you aren't overdoing it compared to the original damage. Like, if someone steals your $33 and you take back a $33 of equal value, that's just leveling the playing field.

crimsonrider44 said:The only way to actually win is to stop giving them any power over you. Just walk through life with your head held high and focus entirely on the good stuff. I know, I know—it sounds like a total cliché, but trust me, it’s really the only way to go.

I'm with you on that.

People who act out of pure malice—we're talking full-blown sociopaths here—are basically just social parasites. You beat them by cutting off their supply line: stop giving them your attention and stop wasting your resources on them. Instead, pivot back to yourself. For instance, opt out of certain voting cycles, support local small businesses instead of massive corporations like Walmart, steer clear of toxic career paths, and lean into actual, practical skill-building. That's how you reclaim your power.

It’s funny how everyone seems to just mirror all those toxic habits from their younger years, especially when you look at people who actually have a strong sense of self.

If you look at the numbers, about 3-5% of the population are straight-up psychopaths, while over half of everyone else are just sheep or people with zero backbone.

Honestly, my best advice? Get away from both groups—physically and mentally—as much as you possibly can. Just cut all ties.