Hmm. I have two questions now.

First, do you think there is a connection between predators and sociopaths? From what I understand, sociopaths' primary feature is a lack of empathy (possible issue with mirror neurons..?). They can integrate really well into certain types of organizations because they don't feel anything wrong with sabotaging others for their own gain. This is another of those things that I'd like to ask people if they are sociopathic, but that if they actually were, they probably would not tell me. They are both types of people that I struggle to justify the existence of.

Second, and perhaps most importantly for me, have you developed any sort of method for identifying predators? I have..well, I'm not going to go into the details here, but I have found myself in a position where I must develop new relationships. I am still deeply troubled when I encounter certain types of people, especially because it takes me so long to realize what they are. So I am thinking that if I could efficiently identify troubling traits early, that maybe things will be easier. If possible, I'd like to have some method that could work remotely. I can sort of feel it out in person, but it ends up with me panicking and that sucks.

I currently go through a lengthy conversational process with people online to feel them out. While I can grasp the ideas of what you say, and potentially figure it out on my own, I am under some types of pressure to increase efficiency sooner.