Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various topics in this section, including his message of “nothingness,” the fear of success, shadow banning, the Hallow Effect, and the controversy surrounding IQ tests. He also talks about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, which
Narcissists are victims of post-traumatic conditions caused by their parents, leading to ontological insecurity, dissociation, and confabulation. They have no core identity and construct their sense of self by reflecting themselves from other people. Narcissists have empathy, but it is
The lecture is divided into two parts, with the first 15 minutes outlining the eight proven ways to manipulate a narcissist, with the most effective being no contact. The other seven techniques include gray rock, deflection, mirroring, shared psychosis, high-grade
Public intellectuals are not teaching people how to develop empathy, compassion, care, and love towards their fellow beings. Instead, they are teaching people how to make maximal use of their natural endowments and to fake, lie, and pretend to obtain
Professor Sam Vaknin debunks several myths in this transcript, including the idea that venting is good for you, empathic people read others well, and positive psychology works. He also discusses the link between gender identity, autism, ADHD, and other mental
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses a new theory of empathy, suggesting that when we empathize with someone, we are actually reacting to a totally internal object triggered by the other person. He argues that empathy is a form of intersubjectivity involving
Sam Vaknin discusses the connection between ADHD, autism, and narcissism, speculating that a dysfunctional upbringing can lead to attention deficit and a lack of empathy. He emphasizes the importance of empathy in psychological functioning and highlights the decline of empathy
In this video, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the mispronunciation of the word “serotonin” and the misconception of Eve giving Adam an apple. He then delves into the reasons why narcissists and psychopaths abuse their partners and why the partners stay
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of the false self in narcissism, drawing from various sources such as mythology, religion, and psychology. He delves into the intertwined nature of the false self and the true self, and the impact of
The text discusses the relationship between empaths and narcissists, the author’s appointment as an editor, and the distorted sexuality of narcissists. It delves into the psychological and familial factors that contribute to a narcissist’s sexual behavior, including sadistic tendencies and