James Fallon

  • James Fallon is a neuroscientist and professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine.

  • He gained notoriety after discovering that his brain scan resembled those of psychopaths he had been studying.

  • Fallon's research focuses on brain structure and function, particularly in relation to psychopathy.

  • He has extensively studied the brains of murderers and serial killers.

  • Despite his own psychopathic traits, Fallon has maintained a successful career and family life.

  • He considers himself a "pro-social psychopath" and argues that some psychopathic traits can be beneficial to society.

  • Fallon's work has contributed significantly to the understanding of psychopathy and its neurological underpinnings.

Books by James Fallon