Narcissists experience a profound need for narcissistic supply, which is essential for their self-worth and identity; without it, they face disintegration akin to drug withdrawal. They often view themselves as machines, measuring their worth through performance and efficiency, while simultaneously
The narcissist employs childlike behavior to attract and manipulate others, creating an illusion of vulnerability that elicits protective instincts. This strategy fosters a shared fantasy where both the narcissist and their partner regress to a childlike state, complicating the ability
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 of religious, nationalistic, and economic factors. Vaknin also delves into
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the evolution of narcissists and psychopaths in targeting victims and how they have adapted their strategies to the changing times. He explains how the growing awareness of narcissistic abuse has made it more difficult for predators
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the nature of narcissists, likening them to computer programs or artificial intelligence. He explains that the narcissist’s ability to mimic human behavior does not make them truly human, and they lack empathy and positive emotions. Vaknin
In this lecture, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the prevalence of narcissism in corporate leadership, particularly focusing on the performance of narcissistic female chief executive officers. He highlights a study that suggests narcissistic female CEOs outperform their male counterparts and that
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 fantasy, triggering repressed memories and emotional release. The lecture delves
Professor Sam Vaknin, an expert on narcissism and diagnosed narcissist, discussed various aspects of narcissism, including its nature, types, and prevalence in society. He explained that narcissism is characterized by an absence of true self, replaced by a false self
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the decline of empathy in society, particularly among public intellectuals who prioritize self-interest, power, and manipulation over compassion and care for others. He identifies four groups of intellectuals in Macedonia, including the fearful, the self-interested, the
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the intense bond and attachment that forms between individuals and narcissists. He explains that this bond is driven by five mechanisms: a common background of adverse childhood experiences, the “Hall of Mirrors” effect where the narcissist