When you describe someone with no conscience or empathy, it brings to mind the Narcissist or sociopath. In my dealings, I am convinced there are SOME people who lack conscience, and they fall into that category of being either N's or S's, or both. I also think that many of us here are targets for such people, unfortunately. How to discern? Well, we do learn from experience, don't we? But, beyond that, it is hard to not be hypervigilant after dealing with these characters. I would like to hear how others feel about it. I"m not clear on it myself.
Seeker Patty