Rich people and psychopaths tend to have 7 distinct traits in common.

[enissa11 2,984]

In case you were thinking that this capitalistic system truly rewards merit, and a strong work ethic, it's actually the complete opposite, it rewards much more opportunism, psychopathic traits and the ability to manipulate getting away with it.

"The incidence of psychopathy among CEOs, for instance, is four times higher than the general population, reports journalist Jon Ronson in his book The Psychopath Test."

Here's the 7 psychopathic traits:

 

1. Lack of empathy

A lack of empathy was linked to those who are rich and powerful in a 2008 study by social psychologists from the University of Amsterdam and UC Berkeley, reports The New York Times. The study paired up strangers and asked them to share difficult moments in their lives with each other, like the death of a loved one or divorce. The study's participants who were more powerful in terms of wealth and social status showed less compassion and attentiveness to the struggles of their less-powerful counterparts.

 

2. Egotism

Nobel economics prize winner and psychologist Daniel Kahneman tracked the achievements of 25 wealth advisers over eight years and found that that their success was a total illusion, reports The Guardian. The consistency of their performance was zero. "The results resembled what you would expect from a dice-rolling contest, not a game of skill," Kahneman said. Contrary to the advisers' beliefs in their superior talents, the study showed that luck had the biggest impact on their financial successes, not skill. When Kahneman pointed this out to them, the facts fell on deaf ears — the financial advisers simply could not believe it.

 

3. Superficial charm

Do senior leaders rise to the top because their judgment, vision, and management skills are superior to anyone else in the company — or do they get there by manipulating others, through charm, deceit, or a sense of entitlement? A study published by Psychology, Crime and Law tested the psychological traits of 39 senior managers and chief executives from leading British businesses and compared these results to those of convicted criminals. The business executives tested similarly to the convicts for certain indicators of psychopathy.

 

4. Lack of remorse

Psychopaths are usually very charming and charismatic, but show little remorse when their actions harm others. A psychopath often blames others for the things he does, or the negative outcomes of his behavior. Ronson told Forbes that in America's capitalistic society, psychopathic traits and ruthless, cold behavior actually become positives. Among higher-scoring psychopaths, there was even a joy in manipulating others, actions for which a typical person would feel remorse or guilt.

 

5. Selfishness

It makes sense that the rich can afford to be more generous and would thus be more likely to give than those who are less well-off, but a recent study shows that the reality is the opposite. An experiment by Paul Piff and a Berkeley research team suggested it's the poor, not the wealthy, who are more inclined to charitable giving, reports The Economist. The team observed that the generosity of study participants increased as their economic statuses fell. Those who ranked themselves at the bottom of the ladder gave away 44% more than the participants who ranked themselves at the top.

 

6. Unethical behavior

Upper class people are more likely to behave unethically than lower class people, according to a series of studies from the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. Data from the study suggested this unethical behavior was supported by a more favorable attitude toward greed.

 

7. Prone to boredom

"Basically, high-scoring psychopaths can be brilliant bosses but only ever for short term," Ronson said to Forbes. "They always want to make a killing and move on." That charming and highly-successful CEO who seems to switch companies every few years? He could be a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Full article:
https://www.businessinsider.com/here-are-the-7-distinct-traits-many-rich-people-have-in-common-with-psychopaths-2015-3

So yeah, basically this world is being ruled mostly by a bunch of psychopaths, a true madhouse we live in.

[Arcadia 1,366]

Victimizing much?

[Bonkers 30,860]

omg.  

I'm gonna be rich!

[enissa11 2,984]

2 minutes ago, Arcadia said:

Victimizing much?

the oposite, be aware of what's out there to avoid become a victim when you're exposed 

[BiblicalS3NSE 187]

"the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil". 

[SharkmanthaC 115,027]

2 minutes ago, Bonkers said:

omg.  

I'm gonna be rich!

You sure that’s the option for you? 

[Bonkers 30,860]

1 minute ago, SamanthaC said:

You sure that’s the option for you? 

actually no.  I just didn't think anyone was rude enough to call me out for it.  

 

[Kimmo 82,283]

4 minutes ago, Bonkers said:

omg.  

I'm gonna be rich!

Henny, wait until they link it to being Ghey next … I’m doomed 

[SharkmanthaC 115,027]

1 minute ago, Bonkers said:

actually no.  I just didn't think anyone was rude enough to call me out for it.  

 

Glad to be at your service. 

[TimisaMonster 31,073]

Well being I was fired just yesterday...my now ex boss meets all these criteria...

[enissa11 2,984]

6 minutes ago, Bonkers said:

omg.  

I'm gonna be rich!

hahhaha are you sure? i think you're quite nice and empathetic, i think that  you're more in the sociopath spectrum hahaha so no fortune sadly.

[Pennywise 36,080]

We BEEN knew sis 

[enissa11 2,984]

2 minutes ago, Pennywise said:

We BEEN knew sis 

well, here you have your RECEIPTS 

[PartySick 172,444]

6 minutes ago, enissa11 said:

i think you're quite nice and empathetic

[enissa11 2,984]

3 minutes ago, PartySick said:

hahaha do you disagree?