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Dexter Dias is a British human rights barrister and writer. He has worked on major international human rights cases and lectures on law and psychology.
Known for: The Ten Types Of Human: Who We Are And Who We Can Be
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The Ten Types Of Human: Who We Are And Who We Can Be
A groundbreaking exploration of human behavior and morality, this book examines ten archetypal 'types' that define how people act under extreme circumstances—from the rescuer to the perpetrator, the bystander to the believer. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and real-life stories, Dexter Dias investigates what drives human cruelty and compassion, and what these forces reveal about who we truly are.
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The Rescuer
The Rescuer is the human type that embodies altruism—the impulse to protect, to help, and to risk self for others. I’ve met Rescuers in refugee camps, in courtrooms, and in ordinary streets where one person decided to step forward while everyone else hesitated. Psychological research tells us that t...
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The Fighter
If the Rescuer protects, the Fighter resists. This type embodies defiance—the moral outrage that drives humans to stand against oppression, hierarchy, and cruelty. Throughout history, Fighters are the ones who refuse submission: the protester facing a line of riot shields, the whistleblower who expo...
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About Dexter Dias
Dexter Dias is a British human rights barrister and writer. He has worked on major international human rights cases and lectures on law and psychology. His research focuses on the intersection of justice, violence, and human behavior.
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