It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People Is Putin a Malignant Narcissist? If So, Can We Predict His Future Actions?
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Mar 10, 2022 Dive into the psyche of Vladimir Putin as the hosts explore the concept of malignant narcissism through the lens of his actions in Ukraine. They dissect Putin's manipulative tactics, long-term planning, and the dangers of his unpredictability. The discussion also touches on the ethical dilemmas of diagnosing public figures and the impact of global governance weaknesses. With insights on managing high-conflict leaders, they emphasize the importance of strong leadership and international solidarity against aggression.
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Malignant Narcissism Defined
- Malignant narcissism combines narcissistic, antisocial, paranoid, and sadistic traits into a single severe personality pattern.
- Bill Eddy argues this mix explains behaviors like deception, lack of negotiation, and enjoyment of others' pain in leaders like Putin.
Plan As If He Won't Stop Himself
- Operate on the possibility Putin has malignant narcissism rather than assuming he'll self-limit.
- That means planning to stop him because persuasion and appeals to empathy likely won't work.
The Disorder Can Escalate Over Time
- Malignant narcissism can grow over time like a cancer, becoming more grandiose and paranoid.
- Bill Eddy cites Fiona Hill's view that Putin has been stewing since 2014 and isolating himself, amplifying those tendencies.