Machavelianism
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Machavelianism has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Diary Of A CEO (Sep 2026). Machavelianism is discussed as part of the dark tetrad, focusing on manipulation and power dynamics.
In the field of personality psychology, Machiavellianism is the name of a personality trait construct characterized by manipulativeness, indifference to morality, lack of empathy, and a calculated focus on self-interest. Psychologists Richard Christie and Florence L. Geis created the construct in the 1960s. They devised a set of statements to study variations in human behaviors and named it after Niccolò Machiavelli. The construct has no relation to the historical figure outside of bearing his n
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO |
| Field | Psychology |
Who talks about Machavelianism on podcasts?
Machavelianism came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO.
What is Machavelianism mentioned alongside?
Machavelianism is most often mentioned alongside Prefrontal Cortex, Psychopathy and Dark Tetrad.
Mentioned together: Prefrontal Cortex, Psychopathy, Dark Tetrad, Self-esteem, Narcissism, Leanne Tenbrink, Scott Lillenfeld, Nicolo Machaveli, Nurse Bundy, The Prince