Die toxische Macht der Narzissten

The modern world favors narcissists – this is the thesis of psychoanalyst and bestselling author Marie-France Hirigoyen. Narcissists are gaining more power in our society and poisoning our coexistence, from politics to the workplace and even within families. Hirigoyen uncovers the causes of this fatal development and explains how we can counter the rise of narcissism. The more our time prioritizes performance, competition, and consumption, the more it amplifies the narcissistic traits of individuals and the more frequently it elevates the biggest narcissists to the highest positions. The upbringing of our children, self-presentation on social media, and the booming personality coaching industry – all of this and more has allowed narcissism to deeply embed itself in our society. Marie-France Hirigoyen explains what distinguishes healthy narcissism from pathological narcissism, what symptoms narcissists develop, and why some are megalomaniacal while others are highly vulnerable. The consequences of prevailing narcissism range from abuse of power to constant lies and deceit. Hirigoyen's book equips us against the narcissism in our world and shows where to find the antidotes.