Narcissism as a Driving Force: Luigi Mangione and the Psychopathology of Digital Radicalization
Abstract
This 37-page comprehensive study analyzes the radicalization of high-IQ individuals in the digital age. By examining the 2024/25 Luigi Mangione case alongside historical parallels like Leopold and Loeb, it explores the neurological impact of "cognitive deprivation" and the "Main Character Bias" in narcissistic perpetrators. The work establishes a direct link between intellectual arrogance and the failure of legal deterrence.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Psychopathy
Forensic Psychiatry
Sexual Offending
Terrorism
Counterterrorism
and Political Violence
History
Medicine
and Leadership
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Figshare
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026