Pandemic as Collective Narcissistic Injury: Headless and Chickens
The pandemic is a collective narcissistic injury to all of us because we were living in a narcissistic civilization. We have developed a civilization that was highly narcissistic and highly psychopathic, where values such as ambition, competitiveness, defiance, hatred of authority, despising the intellect and expertise, promiscuity, lack of impulse control, faking it till you make it, always became the core values of our civilization. The pandemic caused a collective narcissistic injury to all of us, and we are all developing post-traumatic stress disorders. We need to be humble and realize how fragile we are, how ephemeral, how transient.
womanmotherNarcissist’s Partner: Admire Me, Play with Me, Mother Me
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the three stages of a narcissist’s interaction with women: admirer, playmate, and mother. Narcissists are incapable of adult intimacy with women and instead seek a mother figure, as their only experience of intimacy with a woman was with their own mother. When women refuse to adopt the role of a mother, narcissists resent them and may push them away. Narcissists are more focused on possession and control than romantic jealousy, reacting like a child when their partner shows interest in other men.
A-social Media: Fracking Mankind (Champagne Sharks Podcast)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various aspects of social media addiction, narcissism, aggression, language control, and the impact of social media on society. He explains how social media platforms are designed to be addictive and encourage constant comparison to peers, leading to conditioning or addiction. Social media enhances grandiosity, cognitive biases, and cognitive deficits, which are typical of narcissists. Social media encourages aggression, ridicule, and derision, and creates a new type of reality that is self-sustaining and solipsistic. The conversation also touches on the positives and negatives of social media, and how it is designed to be addictive.
COVID-19: Nature’s Revenge, Culling, or Eugenics? (and Homosexuality)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of nature and its relationship with human society. He explores the impact of urbanization on biodiversity loss and the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on cities and wildlife. Vaknin delves into the philosophical and ethical aspects of disease, health, and evolution, challenging traditional views and emphasizing the interconnectedness of human beings with their environment. He also critiques environmentalism, discussing the politicization of environmental concerns and the need for a rational approach to climate change.
Love Your Sex, Hate Your Gender: Women, Men, and Me
Sam Vaknin discusses the complex dynamics of gender roles, sexuality, and relationships in modern society. He suggests that traditional gender roles are being subverted, leading to confusion and a disconnect between men and women. Vaknin argues that women are increasingly adopting male behaviors, leading to a unigender culture where traditional femininity is disappearing. This shift has implications for sexual orientation, relationship dynamics, and societal structures, potentially threatening the future of family institutions and the human species itself.
Covert Narcissist = Borderline+Psychopath+Passive-Aggressive
Sam Vaknin discusses various aspects of narcissistic personality disorder, including the difference between covert and overt narcissists, the lack of empathy in narcissists, and the formation of empathy in early life. He also explains the characteristics of cerebral and somatic narcissists and the impact of narcissistic behavior on intimate partners. Additionally, he delves into the concept of covert somatic narcissists and their views on sex and intimate partners.
ET to the Rescue: Narcissists and Psychopaths as Aliens – Part 2
In this transcript, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the parallels between narcissists and psychopaths and aliens in science fiction. He argues that narcissists and psychopaths are like alien lifeforms, lacking the basic apparatus for comprehending and identifying with other human beings. Vaknin also outlines several fallacies in science fiction, such as the assumptions of life, structure, communication, location, separateness, transportation, will and intention, intelligence, artificial versus natural, and leadership. He suggests that these fallacies can help us rethink and reconceive of narcissism and psychopathy.
ET to the Rescue: Narcissists and Psychopaths as Aliens – Part 1
Narcissists and psychopaths are often compared to aliens, as they lack empathy and a workable theory of mind. They view themselves as machines or robots and believe they are superior to most people. The video then discusses the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the six possible explanations for why we have not encountered aliens. The author also raises the question of how we can distinguish alien artifacts from naturally occurring objects and if we can recognize them as intelligent lifeforms if we have nothing in common with them.
Cuckolds, Swingers (Lifestyle), and Psychopathic Narcissists: Death of Intimacy?
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the psychodynamic background of psychopathic narcissism, the compromise of the malignant narcissist with their partner, and the psychology of cuckolds and swingers. He also explores the concept of intimacy and the prevalence of casual sex, swinging, and cuckoldry in modern society, and the impact of these practices on meaningful relationships.
Manosphere – Misogynistic Suicide by Woman: PUAs, Incels, MGTOWs, and Pillers (Red and Black)
The Manosphere is a complex online space where men discuss various topics related to gender roles, relationships, and societal trends. It includes pickup artists, incels, and MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way) communities, among others. These groups often have conflicting views and criticize each other. The rise of the Manosphere reflects significant social and cultural shifts, including the changing roles of men and women in society, the decline of traditional gender roles, and the increasing prevalence of unigender behaviors.