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Episode: Necessary Narcissism: Decoding Our World Leaders w/ Professor Sam Vaknin & Sarah Westall
Description: Professor Sam Vaknin, an expert on narcissistic abuse studies, unpacks how narcissism morphs into a pathological force shaping social media and politics – but a certain amount is essential for world leaders in high-stakes roles.
Malignant narcissism, seen in 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs, can blend with psychopathy to create exploitative leaders. Vaknin argues narcissism is now a cultural cornerstone, amplified by social media’s attention economy. Can we harness this force for good, or is it too late?
Prof. Sam Vaknin is a writer, professor of psychology, and author of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited. A former IMF c...