Category: Machiavellianism

Avoiding Border Control and Authorities

One of the most striking behaviors of people involved in illegal activities is how secretive they are about their past. They often lie or provide vague, contradictory stories about their family, friends, or upbringing. This is a deliberate strategy, designed to prevent anyone from tracing their real history or discovering the truth about their identity. When pressed for details about their background, these individuals often become evasive, deflecting questions or providing false narratives that are difficult to verify.

Many of these individuals have left behind family or friends, sometimes due to scamming or betraying them. In some cases, they may have conned their own relatives out of money or destroyed personal relationships in their pursuit of wealth or power. For those who have burned bridges with their families, the past becomes a liability they must keep hidden. Lies about family or nonexistent relationships allow them to maintain the illusion that they are living a legitimate life when, in reality, they are running from the truth.… Read More Avoiding Border Control and Authorities

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Don’t Try to “Fix” Them

Psychopaths often twist facts and shift blame, so if you’re in a situation where you still have to interact with them (such as co-parenting, family gatherings, or a workplace environment), it’s important to keep clear records of interactions. This can be helpful if you ever need to legally protect yourself or simply to remind yourself of what is real.Keep texts, emails, or other forms of communication that show their manipulations.

If the relationship turns hostile, having a paper trail will help in protecting yourself legally or emotionally.… Read More Don’t Try to “Fix” Them

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Poisoned or lethal doses

The drug industry operates largely on fear, manipulation, and violence to ensure that those within or close to it stay silent. By using drugs to create dependency, fear to stifle dissent, and brutal violence to eliminate threats, individuals and organizations maintain control over their operations. Those who attempt to leave or expose the dark underbelly of the drug trade often face severe consequences, which can include death, harm to loved ones, or legal repercussions. This combination of drugs and fear creates a cycle of silence and oppression that can be extremely difficult to break.… Read More Poisoned or lethal doses

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Murder or Manslaughter

If someone intentionally poisons another with drugs (e.g., mixing a lethal dose of a drug or toxic substance knowing it could kill), this is more likely to be classified as murder.

If someone negligently gives another person drugs (e.g., providing someone with drugs that are unknowingly laced with a fatal substance), this might result in involuntary manslaughter, depending on their level of responsibility and awareness.

If someone provides drugs in the course of dealing or trafficking, and death occurs as a result of the drug use, the charge could fall under drug-induced homicide laws, which could lead to either manslaughter or murder charges depending on the specifics of the case.… Read More Murder or Manslaughter

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Substance Use and Paranoia: How Drugs and Alcohol Fuel Suspicion and Fear

Substance-induced paranoia can have devastating effects on both the individual and those around them. Relationships can be severely strained as the person experiencing paranoia becomes distrustful, accusatory, and sometimes aggressive. In some cases, the paranoia can lead to violent behavior, as the individual feels compelled to “defend” themselves against perceived threats.

For the individual, the constant state of fear and suspicion can be overwhelming. It often leads to social isolation, as they withdraw from friends and family to avoid the imagined dangers. This isolation can exacerbate feelings of loneliness and despair, creating a vicious cycle of substance use and worsening mental health.

In addition to the psychological toll, substance-induced paranoia can lead to legal and financial problems. For example, a person convinced that they are being followed may take drastic and illegal actions, such as fleeing the scene of an imagined threat or engaging in confrontations with strangers or law enforcement.… Read More Substance Use and Paranoia: How Drugs and Alcohol Fuel Suspicion and Fear

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The Dark Triad

Characteristics: Machiavellianism is characterized by a manipulative and cunning approach to life. Individuals with high levels of Machiavellianism are strategic and calculating, often using deceit and manipulation to achieve their objectives. They are typically unemotional and focused on their own self-interest.

Behavior: Machiavellians are skilled at controlling situations and people to their advantage. They are often pragmatic, seeing moral or ethical concerns as irrelevant if they stand in the way of their goals. This trait is named after Niccolò Machiavelli, whose writings on political power emphasized cunning and duplicity.… Read More The Dark Triad

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Due Diligence

It’s almost a textbook case of financial deception—no previous history, no real traceable background, just a facade meticulously crafted to lure you in. These individuals are often masters of manipulation, skilled at exploiting the trust and goodwill of others. They know how to present themselves as the perfect partner or advisor, all the while concealing their true intentions.… Read More Due Diligence

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Tidal Wave

When the moment finally arrives, when the past catches up with you, and the truth is laid bare for all to see, it’s as if time itself stands still. The walls that you’ve carefully constructed around yourself come crashing down, and there’s no longer any place to hide. The facade you’ve maintained, perhaps for years,… Read More Tidal Wave

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Machiavellianism

Manipulation: Machiavellians are adept at manipulating situations and people to their advantage. They use charm, flattery, deceit, and strategic thinking to influence others, often playing on emotions and vulnerabilities.

Cunning: These individuals are extremely strategic in their actions. They plan carefully, often several steps ahead, to ensure their goals are met while minimizing risk to themselves.

Lack of Morality: A key characteristic of Machiavellianism is a lack of concern for morality or ethics. Machiavellians believe that lying, cheating, or exploiting others is acceptable if it helps them achieve their objectives.

Opportunism: They are opportunists, always looking for situations that they can exploit to their benefit. This might involve taking advantage of someone’s weakness, a chaotic situation, or a power vacuum.… Read More Machiavellianism

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