Coffee and a Mike Vince Lanci #1049
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Jan 23, 2025 Vince Lanci, a seasoned commentator, trader, and publisher of the Goldfix Substack, dives into contemporary societal issues. He explores the impact of narcissism on accountability and offers communication strategies for managing narcissistic personalities. Lanci critiques the dangers of blind hope in solving societal problems and examines the roles of BRICS nations in reshaping global economics. He also discusses the intersection of technology, politics, and individual freedoms, emphasizing the implications of a modern surveillance state.
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Narcissism Turing Test
- Combat narcissism by addressing them in the first person, without pronouns, as if speaking to a three-year-old.
- Observe their reaction: if they respond normally, they might be a narcissist.
Disrupting Narcissistic Control
- Narcissists rely heavily on eye contact to read and manipulate you.
- Disrupt this by wearing mirrored sunglasses or using headphones, even if unplugged.
Handling Narcissistic Attacks
- Avoid providing feedback to a narcissist as it fuels their behavior.
- Interrupt and redirect their attention by physically moving or creating a distraction.
