Introduction to Chronon Field Theory (Vaknin-Suchard)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the Cronon Field Theory, which he proposed in his PhD dissertation in 1984. The theory went dormant for 30 years until Eitan Sachet recast it in geometric terms. The theory posits that time is yielded by interactions of Cronons, which are time elementary particles. The theory also suggests that the entire universe is essentially a quantum machine or device, and it provides a single basic assumption that gives rise to all known physics and provides falsifiable predictions.
So, What Is Narcissistic Abuse, After All? (with Kelly Brogan, MD)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of the shared fantasy in narcissistic relationships, where the narcissist seeks to separate and become an individual by luring an intimate partner into a fantasy. He explains that the shared fantasy is about separation, not merging, and that the narcissist seeks to convert the partner into a maternal figure. Vaknin, who has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, emphasizes the need for professional help in overcoming the aftermath of such relationships and highlights the profound grief and disorientation experienced by victims. He also provides red flags for identifying narcissistic patterns in relationships and offers his YouTube channel as a resource for further information and support.
Can Addiction Be Helped? (Mexico City Lecture)
Professor Sam Vaknin introduces a new view of addiction, presenting five metaphors or narratives to understand addiction. He explains that addiction is a natural state of the brain and that the brain is an addiction machine. He argues that addiction is a positive adaptation as far as evolution is concerned. He suggests that addiction should be managed rather than eradicated and that healthy addictions should be encouraged as a way to substitute bad addictions. He emphasizes the need for a more realistic and humble approach to treating addiction.
Narcissistic Supply – How Does It FEEL?
Narcissistic supply is essential for the narcissist’s self-regulation and maintaining a sense of grandiosity and perfection. It is a form of external regulation that stabilizes the narcissist’s self-worth, moods, and emotions. The narcissist’s dependence on narcissistic supply is akin to an addiction, providing a rush and sense of omnipotence. The pursuit of narcissistic supply involves idealizing sources of supply and is a crucial element in the narcissistic pathology.
Tips: Narcissist Weaponizes Your Children Against You (Pop the Red Pill Podcast)
Dr. Sam Vaknin discusses narcissistic abuse and how it differs from other forms of abuse. He explains how narcissists use children as pawns to control and hurt their ex-spouses, and outlines the five techniques they use to alienate children. Vaknin emphasizes the importance of telling children the truth about the alienating parent’s harmful behaviors. Narcissistic personality disorder parents should be denied custody and granted supervised visitation only, as they are dangerous and generate sick dynamics with the child.
How Narcissist Snapshots YOU to Bad Object
The narcissist hates and needs you, and he internalizes and converts you into a bad object. This process is called snapshotting, and it involves creating an internal object that represents you and interacting with it. The narcissist’s state of mind is that of a two-year-old, and he experiences his overpowering need for you as love, but it’s actually hate. The narcissist’s reactions to manufactured bad objects include anger, depression, and schizoid withdrawal states. The narcissist’s psychosexuality is influenced by the schizoid state, leading to sexlessness and abusive transactional relationships. The narcissist’s behavior in all relationships, including business and friendships, follows a similar pattern of grooming, devaluation, discard, and replacement.
Pseudoidentities in Cluster B Personality Disorders: Spectacle and Simulacra
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of pseudo-identities in Cluster B personality disorders. He explains the differences between primary and secondary psychopaths and the transitions between overt and covert states in these disorders. He also delves into the concepts of identity confusion, identity disturbance, and identity diffusion, drawing on the work of various scholars and researchers in the field. Additionally, he explores the ideas of simulacrum and spectacle in relation to identity development.
Narcissism’s Loose Ends
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various topics in different sections. In the first section, he talks about the technicality of glass being an amorphous solid, which is actually a liquid. In the second section, he discusses gold diggers and their relationship with narcissists, arguing that faking is a form of virtue signaling and that narcissists do not have an ego. In the third section, he talks about the rise and fall of narcissism in American society and emotional reasoning. In the fourth section, he discusses why some narcissists are successful while others are not, destructive narcissism, and the fallacy of assuming a universal human nature. Finally, he warns about the pursuit of meaning, addiction to hope, and aversion to risk leading to extinction as a species.
Two Faces Of Narcissistic Abuse Disrespect From Shared Fantasy To Bargaining
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the dynamics of narcissistic abuse, including the two phases of the shared fantasy and bargaining phase. He explains how narcissists use stickiness to create a shared fantasy with their targets and then extract adulation, abuse, sex, and services. Vaknin also highlights the differences between narcissists and psychopaths and concludes that narcissistic abuse is a choice and a stupid one at that.
Doormat Covert Narcissist Turns Primary Psychopath
In this video, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the covert narcissist and their potential for change. He explains that the covert narcissist can transform into a primary psychopath under stress, and that they experience identity disturbance and difficulty in maintaining relationships. He also touches on the concepts of switching and modification in the context of covert narcissism.