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Re:Why it pays to be a jerk (2011) by scorpion032 on Sunday May 11, 2014 @11:27AM (#7728898)
Thats the difference between knowing and being.

Those that learn how to be good by books, that are not actually good, try to sugarcoat and wonder why being good doesn't work for them.

For it to be effective, it has to be genuine.

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Re:Why it pays to be a jerk (2011) by evantish on Sunday May 11, 2014 @01:39PM (#7729272)
This is a symptom of psychopathy. A double edged sword in terms of societal value. While I find the argument in favor of psychological diversity compelling, I can't can't help but be revolted by psychopaths.

Check out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0374291357

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