(Kingsley Dennis) Throughout history the mechanisms of persuasion and influence have always been manipulated by those in power as a means to maintain authority and legitimacy. In more recent times the overall manipulation of the mass public mind has become less about overt spectacles of fear and obedience, and more about subtle forms of media propaganda. The manufacturing of consent1 is endemic and has become a pervasive presence within modern societies.
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Narcissists, Sociopaths: Similarities, Differences, Dangers
(Bill Eddy LCSW, JD) Both of these personalities present a false self, so we must be aware.
The Difference Between Narcissism & Narcissistic Personality Disorder
(John M. Grohol, Psy.D.) People throw around the term “narcissism” all the time. And that’s not surprising, in an age where our technology (e.g., social networks and social media) reinforce narcissistic behaviors through social comparisons.