Research in 2013 found a connection between night owls and those with a sinister constellation of personality traits, ominously labeled, “The Dark Triad”. The study got a lot of attention in the media, with headlines claiming that night owls are more likely to be psychopaths and narcissists. There was just one problem.
The Dark Triad Credits
Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.
Nocturne is produced with support from KCRW’s Independent Producer Project, which provides resources to creative storytellers around the world.
Find out more about Dr. Peter Jonason and his work here.
Special thanks to Daniel Linhart, Alex Espinoza, Jeremy Cherfas, Michael, Katie Burkart, Herrin Hopper, Heidi Anderson, David Green, Jemma, Artorias Stark, Hugo Arenivas, Joseph Potter, Mary Jo Eyler, Camilla Meshiea, Marta Pelrine-Bacon, Tara, Lauren Smith, Chris Glover, Edward Champion.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Also by Kent Sparling:
Dark Triad
Chese12345; Arrows in the Swamp; Chamber Pot Poor
Ross Garren and Andre LaFosse:
Ambient 140
Where Did You Sleep Last Night; Boundary Waters; Night Dreamer – from Expansions on Solo Piano
Glow Flies and Fire Worms; Bouncy Bounce Chorus
Cool Impulse; Bon Voyage
Crossing the Plain
Episode Artwork: Robin Galante