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Episode 28: Malignant Narcissism: A Reservoir of Hatred and Violence

Lives of the Unconscious. A Podcast on Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

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Malignant Narcissism - The Other Must Be Attacked

In contrast to psychopathy, the other is of tremendous, almost obsessive significance. To malignant narcissism, there is a powerful bond, namely a bond through hate. The other must be attacked. Their suffering must be seen and felt. They must be hum liated, tortured, killed. This is perhaps the origin of mankind's most destructive violence,. for it surpasses any rational interest whatsoever.

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