Do We All Want to Submit to a Higher Authority?
The origins of narcissism with Nathalie Martinek PhD
Why are a bunch of malignant narcissists running our society? I asked this question to
in our recent podcast episode on navigating a narcissistic society. Here’s what she said:“Everyone is trying to be God or looking for their God.
I think we’re wired to submit to this higher authority, and it doesn’t have to be God— it could be money, science, ideology, a person, the state…
And then there’s those who want to see themselves as the gods; the Messiahs, the gurus…who lack an ethical framework.
I think in the absence of caring for a community thriving and its perpetuity, and some sort of moral or ethical principles, you’re going to have the narcissistic behaviour.
Because it’s all about me, my gains, my aims, me. I’m the God.”
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Another insightful, thought-provoking interview that includes resources I can use to better myself yet again. Thank you!
Kate - Nathalie
Keen insight.
And recalls this ancient explanation of human fall . . .
“But God has said about the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden: ‘You must not eat from it, no, you must not touch it; otherwise you will die.’”
(God set limits. What is his is not under human authority.)
At this the serpent said to the woman: “You certainly will not die.’’
(No consequences for rejecting God’s standards)
“For God knows that in the very day you eat from it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and bad.”
(The promise of equality is still alluring)
“Consequently, the woman saw that the tree was good for food and that it was something desirable to the eyes, yes, the tree was pleasing to look at. So she began taking of its fruit and eating.’’
Independent, creating our own standards, rejecting any other direction or ethics is still an overwhelming temptation.
Wisdom is calling out.
Who listens?
Thanks
Clay