Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the new updates to his website and Android app, which now contain transcripts for all 1,400 of his YouTube videos. He then delves into a detailed analysis of hate bombing, a phenomenon that exposes dynamics of
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the impact of fathers on the development and manifestation of pathological narcissism in children. He explains that while the mother’s role is critical in the early stages of a child’s life, the father’s influence comes later
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the recent legalization of same-sex marriage and parenting in Greece, and the biological and environmental factors influencing homosexuality. He explores the presence of homosexuality in the animal kingdom and its potential evolutionary and biological advantages, suggesting
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the dynamics of predator and prey, focusing on narcissists and psychopaths. He explains how the increasing awareness, stigmatization, and criminalization of narcissistic abuse are making it more difficult for predators to find prey. Vaknin explores the
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of Alexithymia, a condition characterized by the inability to recognize and express emotions in oneself and others. He proposes a new perspective on Alexithymia, linking it to Anancastia, a trait domain related to rule-based
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the psychological mechanism of conation and its role in the narcissist’s unwavering conviction in the shared fantasy. Conation is the driving force behind the narcissist’s belief in the shared fantasy and the idealized version of their
Sam Vaknin discusses the psychology of war, emphasizing that war brings out both the best and worst in humanity, often seen as the epitome of masculinity. War leads to negative identity formation, where each side dehumanizes the other, casting the
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of self-estrangement and self-alienation in the context of narcissistic abuse. He explains how the narcissist manipulates the victim’s mind, leading to a feeling of being unrecognizable to oneself. The victim’s internal voice becomes dominated
In the lecture, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses his personal journey of awakening from a narcissistic relationship and the process of healing and recovery. He explains the dynamics of narcissistic abuse, the role of fantasy in the narcissistic relationship, and the
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of narcissism, distinguishing between the clinical entity and its role as an explanatory principle in modern society. He emphasizes that narcissism is a defense mechanism resulting from early childhood experiences, particularly with the mother,