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Understanding Narcissism: More Than Just Lack of Empathy
49:25 - 1:02:04 (12:39)
Narcissistic individuals care about other people, but it's solely related to themselves. Narcissism is a deep sense of inadequacy compensated for by aggression, envy, and disregard for others' thoughts and feelings.
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The combination of propaganda, jealousy, and resentment can lead to mass hysteria under the influence of charismatic leaders.
49:25 - 51:07 (01:42)
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The combination of propaganda, jealousy, and resentment can lead to mass hysteria under the influence of charismatic leaders. The capacity for evil in humans comes from crossing the boundary of societal norms, aided by sociological forces that drive us towards it.
ChapterUnderstanding Narcissism: More Than Just Lack of Empathy
Episode#357 – Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Delving into the impact of historical events, media portrayal, and personal biases in shaping cultural perspectives and how it affects decision making.
51:07 - 53:17 (02:09)
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Delving into the impact of historical events, media portrayal, and personal biases in shaping cultural perspectives and how it affects decision making.
ChapterUnderstanding Narcissism: More Than Just Lack of Empathy
Episode#357 – Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Narcissism is a deep sense of inadequacy and vulnerability within the self that is compensated for by aggression, envy, and disregard for the thoughts and feelings of others.
53:17 - 58:24 (05:07)
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Narcissism is a deep sense of inadequacy and vulnerability within the self that is compensated for by aggression, envy, and disregard for the thoughts and feelings of others. Though narcissistic individuals do care about others, it is solely in relation to themselves, leading to a focus on fulfilling their own desires at the expense of others.
ChapterUnderstanding Narcissism: More Than Just Lack of Empathy
Episode#357 – Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Empathy is the consideration of another person's mental space in relation to how they see the world, while narcissism is often described as the opposite of empathy.
58:24 - 1:02:04 (03:40)
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Empathy is the consideration of another person's mental space in relation to how they see the world, while narcissism is often described as the opposite of empathy. However, it is possible for narcissists to have empathic attunement or mentalization without caring for others.