“Spiritual” Narcissist Casts Narrative Spell on YOU (with Dr. Lisa Alastuey)
Sam Vaknin discusses spiritual narcissism, where narcissists pretend to have spiritual functions, such as clergy, healers, or therapists, and claim a connection to a higher authority. He explains three types of spiritual narcissists: victim, godlike, and healer. He also delves into the role of narratives in spirituality and predicts a shift in power dynamics from men to women in the next 50 years. He advises individuals to create their own narratives and belong to themselves before affiliating with others.
Victim’s Cruel Choice: Fantasy, No Reality (with Therapist Michele Paradise) (Starts 17:42)
Professor Sam Vaknin is an expert on narcissism and narcissistic abuse. He authored the book “Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited” and is considered a pioneer in the field of narcissistic abuse, having established the first website and support groups on the topic. He is a professor of psychology and has taught at various institutions. Vaknin himself was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder and has studied the condition extensively. He emphasizes the importance of no contact with narcissists and the detrimental effects they have on those around them. Vaknin also discusses the difficulty in diagnosing narcissism and the need to observe the impacts on the narcissist’s close contacts. He advocates for facing reality, even if it involves grief, as a foundation for mental health.
Who is CRAZY and Who is NORMAL? (with Dr. Lisa Alastuey)
Dr. Sam Vaknin discusses the problems with labeling and diagnosing mental illnesses, emphasizing the need to focus on specific problems and issues rather than using diagnostic labels. He also highlights the influence of societal and cultural norms on the perception of mental health and the need to decouple psychology from social pressures.
Narcissistic Pet Owner And Animal Rights
Narcissists form unique bonds with pets, projecting their own traits onto them and finding a source of narcissistic supply. Pet ownership involves a mix of satisfaction and frustration, leading to a form of co-dependency. The discussion then shifts to the philosophy of animal rights, exploring the challenges of defining and attributing rights to non-human organisms. The text delves into the complexities of pain, morality, and the moral responsibility towards other species, ultimately questioning the distinction between humans and other organisms.
PORTUGUESE SUBTITLES: Narcissists, Narcissistic Abuse Snippets (NarcisismocomMirna)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the global war on narcissism and the need for security measures. He explains how boundary violations in childhood can lead to abuse and objectification. He delves into mind control techniques used by narcissists and the concept of projective identification. He also addresses the dynamics of relationships with narcissists and the concept of the dual mothership in the narcissist’s shared fantasy.
Narcissism POV: Hers vs. His (with Diana Farca)
Professor Sam Vaknin, an expert on narcissism, discusses his personal experience with narcissistic personality disorder, having been diagnosed twice due to significant life events. He delves into his journey of understanding narcissism, starting from a lack of literature on the subject to eventually writing his own book, “Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited.” Vaknin also touches on the evolution of the field of narcissism, including his development of various typologies and the establishment of the first website on narcissism. His wife, Lydia, contributes to the conversation by sharing her perspective on the impact of Vaknin’s work and their collaborative efforts in educating people about narcissism and publishing the book. Vaknin emphasizes the importance of his extensive database on narcissistic personality disorder, which informs his work. He also discusses the concept of trauma bonding and the dynamics of narcissistic relationships, including the influence of cultural and familial backgrounds on individuals’ susceptibility to narcissism.
Narcissist’s Common Phrases Decoded: Narcissism to English Dictionary (Compilation+New Videos)
Sam Vaknin discusses the work of Louis Althusser, a significant intellectual figure who contributed to cultural debates in the 1960s and 1970s. Althusser’s theory posits that society consists of practices (economic, political, ideological) and that ideology is a central part of the superstructure of society. Ideology, according to Althusser, transforms individuals into subjects by interpellating them through practices and productions, using state apparatuses like religion, education, and media. Vaknin critiques Althusser’s view of ideology as too deterministic and questions the ultimate goals of ideologies and their effectiveness in a pluralistic society with competing ideologies. He suggests that each individual has their own “third text,” or psyche, which interacts with manifest texts to produce latent texts, reflecting personal cultural and social values. Vaknin connects Althusser’s ideas to contemporary intellectual trends and the concept of narcissism.
Do WE Have Inner World? Are WE Mere Machines? (Behaviorism)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the debate in psychology about whether humans can be reduced to their physical and biochemical components. He argues that human essence cannot be captured by specifying anatomy and physiology alone. He reviews the Chicago School of psychology, behaviorism, and its various schools, and emphasizes the limitations of studying human behavior and consciousness. He concludes that while humans are machines, their self-reporting makes them unique, but also unreliable. He asserts that psychology can never be a science.
Should YOU Trust the Narcissist? Is He Authentic or Fake? (COMPILATION)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the issue of trusting narcissists. He explains that while sometimes it may seem possible to trust a narcissist, it is ultimately advised to never trust them due to their grandiosity, cognitive distortions, and inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality. The narcissist’s deceptive nature is rooted in their belief that they are human, despite lacking a core identity. The professor also delves into the concepts of mimicry in nature, the challenges of authenticity in a world filled with fear and uncertainty, and the mind control techniques of entraining and projective identification used by narcissists and psychopaths.
Narcissism= Toxic Masculinity, Capitalism?
Sam Vaknin discusses the collapse of traditional gender roles and the rise of toxic masculinity, which is now prevalent in both men and women. He connects toxic masculinity to Darwinian jungle capitalism, urbanization, consumerism, and spectacle, all of which emphasize escapism and the denial of reality. Vaknin argues that capitalism has transitioned from manufacturing and consumption to spectacle and addiction, making it a form of narcissism. He concludes that narcissism is the organizing principle of the modern world, extending to gender relations, capitalism, and the attention economy.