The Psychology of Psychopaths with Forensic Psychologist Dee Anand

Dee Anand brings The Psychology of Psychopaths to Sub89 on Tuesday 3 November, as part of the Seed Talks in Reading series. It's a talk that looks at the biological, cognitive and social forces that shape psychopathy, and it's led by a man who's spent more than two decades working in the field.

Anand is a Chartered Forensic Psychologist with a long track record in the profession. He's chaired the National Division of Forensic Psychology twice and has held the chair of every professional board in Forensic Psychology at the British Psychological Society, where he's currently Head of Qualification in Forensic Psychology. His research on psychopathy was conducted at Broadmoor Hospital, where he investigated the PCL-R model, and he served as Programme Director for the Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Portsmouth. That's a lot of time spent inside the systems that deal with these cases, so this isn't just a general overview.

The talk itself unravels the different forces at play: genetic roots, emotional detachment and socio-environmental influences. From there it asks the big questions: are psychopaths born or made, and can the condition be cured? It also pushes back on how the word 'psychopath' is thrown around in popular culture, questioning how many of us actually know what it means. There's a Q&A after the talk, so you'll have a chance to ask your own questions once he's finished.

It's at Sub89 on Friar Street, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and the talk starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets are £18.04.