The Psychology of Three Villains

Dr Kirk and Humberto discuss the psychology of The Joker, Lex Luthor, and Ozymandias.<br /><br />00:00 The Psychology of Three Villains<br />01:30 Archetypes and origin stories<br />11:03 The Joker<br />15:09 Heath Ledger's Joker<br />29:55 Lex Luthor<br />47:27 OPP<br />48:40 Ozymandias & the trolley problem <br /><br />From our sponsor, Policygenius: <br />Need an insurance policy? Try Policygenius at <a href="https://www.policygenius.com" rel="noopener">https://www.policygenius.com</a><br />From our sponsor, BetterHelp: <br />Need a therapist? Try BetterHelp! <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/kirk" rel="noopener">https://www.betterhelp.com/kirk</a><br />Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “KIRK" will be automatically applied.<br /><br />December 12, 2022<br /><br />Become a patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle</a><br />Email: <a href="https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact" rel="noopener">https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact</a><br />Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/psychology-in-seattle" rel="noopener">https://teespring.com/stores/psychology-in-seattle</a><br />Cameo: <a href="https://www.cameo.com/kirkhonda" rel="noopener">https://www.cameo.com/kirkhonda</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/</a><br />Facebook Official Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/</a>@kirk.honda<br /><br />The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®<br /><br />Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.<br /><br />Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informatio