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The Careers That Attract the Most Psychopaths (One Job Is the Clear Winner)
If you’ve ever suspected your mechanic was a little off, science may have your back. A 2026 study out of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that people with psychopathic traits are disproportionately drawn to hands-on, solitary work—jobs that keep them far away from other humans as much as possible. Mechanics topped the list, but engineers and other technical professionals weren’t far behind. “Subclinical psychopaths, driven by…
A study by the University of Illinois, published in 2026, analyzed more than 600 people and found that those who present features of the Dark Triad, i.e., psychopathy, machiavelism and narcissism, tend to choose specific work environments. The results indicate that they prefer technical jobs with low social interaction, such as engineering or mechanics, as well as areas where power and influence exist, such as business or politics. Research conc…
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