James Fallon is a neuroscientist and professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine.
He gained notoriety after discovering that his brain scan resembled those of psychopaths he had been studying.
Fallon's research focuses on brain structure and function, particularly in relation to psychopathy.
He has extensively studied the brains of murderers and serial killers.
Despite his own psychopathic traits, Fallon has maintained a successful career and family life.
He considers himself a "pro-social psychopath" and argues that some psychopathic traits can be beneficial to society.
Fallon's work has contributed significantly to the understanding of psychopathy and its neurological underpinnings.
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