Narcissism, the Metaverse, and the Future of the American Personality

Rising Laterally

In this week’s episode, we look at narcissism from both a sociological and psychological perspective, explore the implications of the rapidly approaching Metaverse, and ask honest questions about the state of today’s social climate.
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0:00 Intro
0:37 Who was American social critic Christopher Lasch?
3:23 Are we living in a constant state of surveillance?
5:47 Can we be kind, and rough around the edges at the same time?
10:07 How the bureaucratization of work changed the American personality
12:12 Difference in organizational culture at large companies versus startups
16:27 Is the line between reality and unreality becoming blurrier?
19:57 Could the modern person survive in life before technology?
22:47 Scott Galloway’s article on the Metaverse
28:07 Learning how to act like no one is watching
31:11 The two forms of narcissism: Grandiose and Vulnerable
34:07 Are we becoming more neurotic and more avoidant?
38:52 The scenario where a narcissistic leader is actually desirable
42:02 Getting to a point where there is less negativity
45:12 Could the Metaverse actually make people more empathetic?
47:47 Which world do you want to live in?
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Book Recommendations:
The Culture of Narcissism by Christopher Lasch

The New Science of Narcissism by W. Keith Campbell

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