Most analyses of narcissism focus on personality: the grandiose self-image, the need for admiration, the lack of empathy. This misses something structural. Narcissistic systems—whether in relationships, organizations, or institutions—don't just extract resources from those with less power. They transform that extraction into a moral imperative, making the giving feel like duty rather than theft. The … Continue reading How Narcissism Transforms Extraction Into Moral Obligation
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The Terminator Line
The auditor's quarters faced the storm wall. Not by choice—the Crown assigned rooms by clearance level, and hers put her on the eastern rim where the glass was thickest and the view was all gray turbulence. She'd stopped opening the blinds after the second week. The constant motion made her nauseous, and there was work … Continue reading The Terminator Line
