The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum

Why Promoting Narcissism and Psychopathy as a Legitimate Lifestyle Infected Our Society.

In recent times, there has been a resurgence of interest in the study of narcissistic sociopaths and psychopaths. However, it seems that society has lost sight of how these individuals can wreak havoc on the foundation of a civilization or nation.

It is all too easy to fixate on collectivist ideologies as the root of our problems, while overlooking the fact that these ideologies do not operate in a vacuum. They require the guiding hand of psychopathic individuals to cause real damage.

Collectivism, with its emphasis on coercion rather than voluntary participation, has a peculiar tendency to foster projection and hypocrisy. When political ideologies become akin to religious fervor, it is all too easy for individuals to become blinded by their zealotry.

These individuals find power in their unwavering devotion and cult-like behavior, but they often lack self-awareness and the ability to critically evaluate their own cause. Their behavior becomes increasingly erratic and disjointed, and they view anyone who does not share their views as a heretical enemy to be exposed or destroyed.

To those observing from the outside, the antics of these zealots can be a source of endless amusement. Their tics and outbursts are often nonsensical and absurd, providing a reminder of what happens when human beings abandon reason in favor of madness.

However, they can also be frightening, and their potential to gain real power is no laughing matter. When zealots gain power, the situation quickly escalates from amusing to alarming.

The scourge of extremism has plagued societies since time immemorial, yet the true menace lurks elsewhere. The insidious infiltration of narcissists and psychopaths into positions of power poses a far greater threat, as they sow the seeds of fanaticism among the populace.