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Salerno warns that DNA drives narcissism more than childhood trauma
Why do some people seem immune to empathy, no matter how much kindness they are shown? Dr. Peter Salerno reveals that the root of pathological behavior like narcissism and psychopathy may be hardwired into our DNA rather than a product of childhood trauma. While the 'hurt people hurt people' narrative is comforting, the reality is a much more dangerous neurobiological landscape where traditional empathy is often used as a weapon for exploitation.
Mar 7, 2026