
Rasmus Rosenberg-Larsen
Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology at the University of Toronto and author of Psychopathy Unmasked, researching the scientific foundations and legal impacts of psychopathy assessments.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 46min
What if psychopaths aren’t real?
Rasmus Rosenberg-Larsen, assistant professor of forensic epistemology and author of Psychopathy Unmasked, questions whether psychopathy is a real, discrete diagnosis. He traces its messy history, the rise of the PCL-R, and why pop culture skews perception. He explains empirical problems, how traits appear in noncriminals, and the legal and ethical harms of keeping a flawed label alive.

Oct 16, 2025 • 36min
Is There Such A Thing As A Psychopath?
Rasmus Rosenberg-Larsen, Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology and author of Psychopathy Unmasked, challenges how we think about psychopathy. He traces its modern rise, critiques the PCL-R checklist and its courtroom power. He questions claims about biology, danger, and untreatability, and argues many assessments may mislead legal decisions.


