Sam Vaknin: Narcissism, Donald Trump, Uncanny Valley, Mysticism, Trauma, Chronon Theory
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Exploring Mind-Body Dichotomies
This chapter examines the mind-body problem, challenging the idea of separation between the two by focusing on internal versus external experiences. It discusses the implications of trauma on self-reporting and intersubjectivity, positing that internal states cannot be adequately communicated through language. The discourse highlights the limitations of empathy, private versus public language, and the philosophical ramifications of our attempts to convey truth about reality.
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