Testosterone, Oxytocin, Dopamine: 3 Ages of Civilization
The text discusses the three ages of civilization, each characterized by a different biochemical: testosterone, oxytocin, and dopamine. It explores how these biochemicals correspond to social and cultural structures and behaviors, such as patriarchy, romanticism, and addiction. The transition from one age to another is described as causing disorientation and societal changes. The dopamine age is depicted as an age of hedonism, atomization, and addiction, with significant implications for human behavior and society.
Women: Just Say “No”! Self-respect, Boundaries – Men Angry, Immature (Pop Red Pill Podcast)
Sam Vaknin discusses various topics in different transcripts. In the first one, he talks about the power dynamics between men and women, where women have gained the upper hand in recent times. In the second one, he blames the emphasis on career and toxic masculinity for the decline of committed relationships and the rise of loneliness. In the third one, he discusses the crisis between genders and suggests that women have the power to change the situation by tightening up their boundaries and getting clear on their values.
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.
Relationships, Intimacy May Be WRONG for YOU (DMM: Dynamic-maturational model of attachment)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses how society pressures individuals to conform to the idea that everyone should be in a relationship and have intimacy skills. However, studies show that up to one-third of adults do not feel comfortable in relationships and are egodystonic. Vaknin introduces the dynamic maturational model of attachment and adaptation, which emphasizes that exposure to danger drives neural development and adaptation to promote survival, and that the greatest dangers are in relationships. People with insecure attachment styles perceive dangers in relationships even when there are none, and being in a relationship constitutes danger in their minds.
How to Fix Your Dead or Abusive Relationships
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses abusive and dead relationships in a three-part video. He describes the cycle of abuse outlined by the Council of Europe and the impact of abuse on victims. He also explains the signs of a dead relationship and offers advice on how to address issues and potentially revive the relationship. Vaknin emphasizes the importance of honest communication, vulnerability, and seeking support when dealing with these relationship dynamics.
Narcissist Lemmings: Generation Off a Cliff (FlowGrow Experience, Limerick City Community Radio)
Summary: Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the prevalence of narcissism in society and its impact on relationships. He explains the differences between healthy and pathological narcissism, the dynamics of narcissistic abuse, and the challenges of forming and maintaining intimate relationships. Vaknin also addresses the societal shift towards individualism, the impact of technology on social interactions, and the consequences of prolonged loneliness. He highlights the need for a reevaluation of gender roles and sexual scripts in modern society.
Leap of Faith: Love Someone! Be Bold! Take Risk: Be Vulnerable!
Love is a paradoxical experience that requires vulnerability and self-transformation. To love is to take a risk and to be open to the possibility of heartbreak and destruction. Love is an act of faith that requires trust and the suspension of disbelief. The younger generations are too afraid to attempt this leap of faith from loneliness to love, and they avoid love and intimacy because they feel threatened.
Dark Pentagram Personality: Dark Triad/Tetrad and Beyond
Professor Sam Vaknin suggests a new construct called the dark pentagram personality, which includes Machiavellianism, subclinical narcissism, subclinical psychopathy, covert narcissism, and borderline personality. He argues that the dark triad and dark tetrad are redundant, as their components are all facets and manifestations of psychopathy. Vaknin believes that sadism should not be included in the dark personality constructs, as it is too similar to psychopathy. Instead, he proposes adding subclinical covert narcissism and subclinical borderline personality to create the dark pentagram personality.
When Narcissist Says “I Love You” – What Does It Mean To Him?
Narcissists and borderlines often mislabel and misidentify their internal processes as love and intimacy, despite being incapable of experiencing true love or intimacy. They confuse dependency, limerence, exhibitionism, masochism, defiance, competitiveness, possessiveness, neediness, and people-pleasing with love and intimacy. This mislabeling is an attempt at self-restoration and bridging confabulation, as they have a diminished self-insight and inability to introspect. Their constant attempt to explain or describe their internal processes is an effort to restore their being, relationship with the world, and ultimately their identity.
Contemporary Sexuality, Relationships in West – History
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the history of contemporary sexuality, from the 18th century to the present day. He highlights the shift in sexual attitudes and practices, the impact of technology and societal changes, and the current trend of avoiding relationships and embracing celibacy. Vaknin emphasizes the influence of historical periods on modern sexuality and the ongoing struggle to reconcile traditional and modern attitudes towards sex and relationships. He also encourages feedback and discussion on the topic.