Machiavellian Traits Linked to Bigger Brains

Your brain physically grows when you spend all your time manipulating people. Scientists put a

bunch of salespeople in MRI machines to see what makes a Machiavellian personality tick.

They found that people who are obsessed with status and willing to step on others to get

it actually have more gray matter in specific spots. Their reward centers and planning areas

were literally bigger. It is basically neuroplasticity in action. Because they spend

every waking moment plotting, suppressing their emotions, and chasing clout,

their brains bulk up in those areas just to keep up with the lies. It is like a gym

membership for villains.