Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting its historical, religious, and economic dimensions. He emphasizes the intractability of the conflict and the lack of compromise due to the intertwining
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of lucid dreaming and its application to the narcissist’s shared fantasy. He explains how the narcissist manipulates and entrains the victim into the shared
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of the charismatic magnetic narcissist, a type of narcissism that combines post-traumatic, reactive, and societal elements. He explains how the charismatic magnetic narcissist uses
Professor Sam Vaknin discussed narcissism, its origins, and its impact on individuals and society. He emphasized that narcissism is a post-traumatic condition and a survival strategy, and that society rewards
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of narcissism, distinguishing between clinical narcissism and societal narcissism. He explains that narcissism can be defined in multiple ways, including as a mental illness,
In the lecture, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of self-styled experts in psychology and the criteria for defining true expertise in the field. He emphasizes the importance of dedication,
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses his new treatment modality called “cold therapy,” which is a talk therapy designed for individuals diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder and major depression. He dispels misconceptions
In this lecture, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of the unconscious and its role in narcissism. He explains that defense mechanisms are automatic but not unconscious, and that the
Professor Vaknin discusses the misuse of psychological terms such as projection, rationalization, and splitting by self-styled experts online. He explains that projection involves attributing one’s negative traits to others, while
Narcissists and psychopaths are facing increasing difficulties in finding victims due to heightened awareness and stigmatization of their behaviors. As victim awareness grows and behaviors associated with narcissistic abuse become
