Zero Degrees of Empathy
Prof. Simon Baron-Cohen,from Cambridge University, presents his research on zero empathy.
Lecture by Prof. Simon Baron-Cohen on empathy and zero degrees of empathy. In this lecture, as described in his book: Zero Degrees of Empathy, Prof. Baron-Cohen explains how lack of empathy is a common negative behavioral factor in the narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorder.
In contrast, he also describes how zero degrees of empathy can become a positive behavioral factor for individuals suffering from autistic spectrum and related condition disorders (E.g. Asperger’s), since this attribute makes them particularly creative individuals in their everyday lives.
Dr. Nikitas Arnaoutoglou
Visiting Researcher University of Cambridge Clinical Fellow CPFT Cambridge
