Our Public “Intellectuals”: Avarice, Malice, Grandiosity
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 whatever they can for themselves. The view of public intellectuals today is that the world is a win-lose situation, and they are not different from Donald Trump’s jungle, Darwinian view of the world.
ADHD, Autism, Narcissism: No Empathy in Dead Mother Triad
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 society. He also criticizes the societal focus on self-interest and manipulation.
Empathy As Narcissistic Psychotic Defense It’s About YOU, Not The OTHER
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 living things as objects, and that it is a learned response and a form of psychosis. Vaknin also explores the impact of positive emotions on empathy and its connection to the empathizer’s internal state.
Your Threatening Love: Why You Stay, Why He Abuses You
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 in such relationships, exploring concepts such as core complex, sadomasochistic fit, and toxic coupling. Vaknin also touches on the psychological dynamics of aggression and violence in these relationships, and the role of mentalization in understanding and empathizing with others.
Narcissists False Self Primates, Perverts, Serpents, God
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 false self on the narcissist’s psyche. Vaknin also explores the historical and cultural perspectives on narcissism, emphasizing the importance of understanding narcissism for survival in a world where narcissists are prevalent.
Narcissist’s Mixed Signals: You His Mother, He Your Father
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 the impact on their relationships. The author also explores the narcissist’s preference for sadistic supply over narcissistic supply and the dangers of engaging with a narcissist.
Psychopathology Of Fetishism And Body Integrity Dysphoria ( BID)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID) and its connection to fetishism and narcissism. BID is a psychological condition where individuals have an overwhelming desire to be disabled, often through amputation. Vaknin suggests that BID may be a form of fetishism, with the amputation or disability serving as the fetish. He also connects BID to narcissism, as individuals with BID may have grandiose fantasies of omnipotence and innate superiority. Vaknin argues that further research is needed to understand the physiological and psychological aspects of BID and its connection to fetishism and narcissism.
Communal Narcissist ( Prosocial Giver) Altruistic Pleaser Or Controlling Sadist
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of communal or prosocial narcissists who use giving to enhance their sense of omnipotence and contempt for others. Narcissists give to exert control and maintain dependence in their beneficiaries, and their giving is conditional and comes with strings attached. Narcissists use charm and money to manipulate and control others, often engaging in co-dependency with their victims. All of these coping strategies involve dishonesty, manipulation, fostering dependence, infantilization, and self-sacrifice.
Why Do You Trust Learn To Trust Again! ( Bonus Rant)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various topics in these sections, including malignant egalitarianism, lying, the psychology of trust, and the importance of trust in relationships. He argues that people today think they are experts on everything without bothering to educate themselves or research properly, which undermines expertise and intellectual authority. He also warns that people should be cautious of those who claim to be empathic and selfless but ask for payment for their services. Additionally, he emphasizes the need to be alert and vigilant but not hypervigilant in relationships, and provides markers to distinguish true friends from fake friends.
Narcissist Trust Your Gut Feeling 4 Rules To Avoid Bad Relationships ( Intuition Explained)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the importance of intuition in relationships and decision-making. He explores different types of intuition, including idetic, emergent, and ideal intuition, and how they are used in various philosophical and psychological theories. He emphasizes the significance of intuition in understanding and navigating complex human interactions, particularly in dealing with narcissists and psychopaths.