The discussion focused on the isolating and manipulative nature of narcissism, describing how narcissists create a detached, idealized reality that traps their victims, cutting them off from meaningful connections and
The speaker discussed how narcissistic abuse profoundly alters a victim’s perception of reality by destroying their internal theories of mind and relationships, leading to an epistemic crisis. This abuse causes
Exploration of healthy narcissism as essential to mental health:
Foundation for self-concept, self-esteem, self-confidence, and internal-external world differentiation.
Narcissism is a universal, hereditary trait vital for identity and
The discussion emphasized the critical role of healthy narcissism as a foundational element of mental health, distinguishing it from pathological narcissism and highlighting its genetic basis. It was proposed that
The speaker explored the philosophical distinctions in types of speech—assertoric, problematic, and apodictic—drawing on Aristotle and Kant to analyze how narcissists employ language. Narcissists predominantly use assertoric speech, making uncompromising,
In the meeting, Professor Sam Vaknin discussed the nature of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), emphasizing that while narcissistic traits are genetic, pathological narcissism primarily results from childhood trauma and dysfunctional
The meeting emphasized that sharing is a fundamental, natural, and intelligent strategy essential for cooperation and survival, contrasting it with selfishness, which is deemed pathological and abnormal. Narcissism and psychopathy
The meeting discussed the complexities of child grooming, differentiating between internet and localized grooming, and highlighted the psychological profiles common among exploited adolescents, including traits of psychopathy and borderline personality
The discussion explored the profound psychological and societal impacts of virtualization, from agriculture to cities and now the metaverse, highlighting dangers such as addiction, reality blurring, and increased asocial behavior.
The discussion centered on the concept that narcissism involves experiencing existence as a form of death, where the narcissist metaphorically “kills” others to convert them into lifeless internal objects or
