[Content Warning] trauma

For now, see: 

• https://gnwmythr.blogspot.com/2023/08/post-no-2535-trauma-content-warning.html; 
  

 

media / press

This is now at   https://gnwmythrsglossary.blogspot.com/2024/12/journalism-press-mainstream-media.html  

 

 

(aspects of) character [Content Warning - includes disturbing/harmful matters]

I've decided to create this post so I can plonk a few links about various aspects of character here, rather than go searching for links when I want to write about an aspect of character. 

Emotions are a separate matter, which I have started to address at emotions [Content Warning: discussion includes "negative" emotions, harm, and trauma]. That post includes:

• Post No. 183 - Avoiding positive energy;
  

• Post No. 221 - Inappropriate reactions to (agape) love; 

• Post No. 197 - Personality - which is about choice of characteristics in the search for uniqueness; 
  

 

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General posts: 

• Why won’t/don’t people change?
  Some people, I think, are afraid they might have to grieve at the loss of outdated and wrong ideas - ideas that they are emotionally addicted to. This has to be addressed at an emotional level, ultimately -  addressing the head (thinking) initially is just the doorway to the heart. (See also https://lucasbean.substack.com/p/trump-supporters-think-like-children and https://gnwmythr.blogspot.com/2025/02/post-no-3032-what-does-it-feel-like-to.html) 

• “Post No. 2,817 - The damage done by “bad” worldviews”   https://gnwmythr.blogspot.com/2024/06/post-no-2817-damage-done-by-bad.html      

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Flawed types of character 

• narcissists 
• Narcissists are far more likely to buy into conspiracy theories, research finds (The New Daily); 
  
  
• Post No. 2,584 - Vindictiveness and other miscellaneous thoughts [Content Warning: discussion of/links to articles on jealousy, vindictiveness, narcissism]; 
  
  
• “Post No. 3,016 - Female narcissism”   https://gnwmythr.blogspot.com/2025/02/post-no-3016-female-narcissism.html      
  
  
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• psychopaths 
• [Content Warning]   psychopath; 
  
  
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• conservatives 
• “Is Conservatism a Personality Disorder? The Psychology of the Empathy Deficit”   https://youtu.be/hwjjVa3sBDA   “Thom Hartmann sits down with Christopher Armitage — journalist, criminal justice researcher, and former law enforcement officer—to discuss his provocative piece, “Conservatism: America’s Personality Disorder” (see also https://cmarmitage.substack.com/p/conservatism-americas-personality). Armitage shares his firsthand observations from working within the prison system, where he noted a striking overlap between the psychological traits of hardened inmates and the rhetoric of modern conservative media.   His book: “Conservatism: America's Personality Disorder” - https://amzn.to/4yyFj2M   (covers matters such as teaching empathy in schools etc   Pub. independently, 2025, ISBN   9798290573236;   https://www.amazon.com.au/Conservatism-Americas-Personality-Christopher-Armitage-ebook/dp/B0FGDXSH4M )   The conversation explores the biological basis of empathy, the role of mirror neurons, and why figures like Elon Musk view empathy as a “bug” in Western civilisation. Thom and Christopher also discuss the “spoils system” of political disinformation, the impact of childhood trauma on leaders like D_n_ldoTr_mp, and whether cognitive empathy can actually be taught in schools ...”   
  
  
• “MAGA Thinks Like Children Do”   https://youtu.be/9ooP5PD686w   or   https://lucasbean.substack.com/p/trump-supporters-think-like-children   “Construal Level Theory”   Conservatives naturally think in concrete terms (as children do), not abstract (which is what adults do), but when FORCED to think abstractly, their bigotry and intolerance disappears. The presenter describes conservatives as “lazy thinkers” - which is why they succumb to the childishness of propaganda. The source of these assertions was not provided on YouTube, but IS on the Substack link - and this is consistent with my experience. It also suggests, IMO, that proper teaching and support when they are children might help fix the problem.  
  
  
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• bigots/bigotry 
• [Content Warning]   bigots / bigotry; 
  
  
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• evil: 
• [Content Warning]   evil;
  
  
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• patriarchy: 
• patriarchy; 
  
  
• [Content Warning]   toxic masculinity;
  
  
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• gossips: 
• Social connection: a block to getting rid of discrimination - still?; 
  
  
• The UK royal family and “Spare”   [Note: Content Warning - bigotry, family & other abuse]; 
  
  
• One of the evils of fascism; 
  
  
• Backlash and other thoughts; 
  
  
• The gaps in modern society;
  
  
• Post No. 2,387 - Random ramblings: returning to the physical, travel, and working on next Rangers of the Inner Plane short story; 
  
  
• Post No. 2,385 - A Few Rambling Thoughts   [Content Warning: bigotry, carnism {a Vegan term}, death]; 
  
  
• Post No. 2,250 - Feedback vs. wanting The Truth . . . and responding to lies (~1,500 words; 6 – 9 min. read) CW: bullying & abuse; 
  
  
• Post No. 2,176 - Undue focus, and "unhistoric" acts; 
  
  
• Post No. 1,496 - Responsible, Informed, and Ethical Influence; 
  
  
• Post No. 464 - Why bad things happen to good people; 
  
  
• Post No. 364 - [Content Warning] The Origin of Evil; 
  
  
• Post No. 338 - [Content Warning: war, violence, attitudes, superficiality, nonBPM {aka "negative"} energy] Well it's war, Jim, but not as we know it;  
  
  
• Post No. 290 - Good riddance to bad rubbish?; 
  
  
• Post No. 082 - Control, family and living in the 'burbs: A Rant; 
  
  
• Post No. 031 - Emotions and spellcraft [Content Warning: emotions, alcohol, problems]; 
  
  
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• other: 
• [Content Warning] christo-fascism;  
  
  
• "histrionic personality disorder", from Post No. 097 - What do I do when my soul's a drama queen, dahling?; 
  
  
• Immature Soul / Young Soul; 
  
  
• Internalised sexism / victim blaming; 
  
  
• [Content Warning - religious abuses] neochristianity/pseudochristian / Christianity; 
  
  
• [Content Warning] neoliberalism; 
  
  
• the Newtonian (non-physical) world view;
  
  
• sheeple; 
  
  
• sock puppet (pejorative term); 
  
  
• spiritual bypassing; 
  
  
• white light; 
  
  
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Character flaws/actions 

• amathia; 

• (the) aspiration paradox; 

• attraction to elitism; 

• blindness to cruelty; 

• civility trap; 

• conflation;

• cynicism;

• the means shape the end - i.e., the end does NOT justify the means;

• FBU - flummoxed by (the) unfamiliar; 

• fixated "thinking";   

• FoC - fear of complexity; 

• “gender flat earthers (GFEs)”   https://gnwmythrsglossary.blogspot.com/2024/04/gender-flat-earthers-gfes.html   

• hate speech; 

• inappropriateness   including   inappropriate reactions to (agape) love;

• incredulous; 

• indifference; 

• intellectual cowardice; 

• Internalised sexism / victim blaming;

• irony (a specific, limited usage); 

• lack of clear thinking; 

• LBI (left brain interpreter); 

• lip service;

• moral licencing; 

• the Newtonian (non-physical) world view;

• [Content Warning - language]   PFD - Paranoid Fear of Difference;  

• “spontaneous trait transference”;  

• (the five) stress responses - including a link to a YouTube video on the dangers of the fawn response for some people;
  

• [Content Warning - links to reports on violence/abuse/war]   systems justification;   

• [Content Warning] toxic forgiveness   

• toxic loyalty; 

• [Content Warning] toxic masculinity    

• [Content Warning] Toxic positivity;

• virtue signalling; 

• Post No. 2,120 - Blocks to Changing the World;

• Post No. 380 - Naiveté (inappropriateness); 

• Tall  Poppy  Syndrome;

• amathiac reliance on determination/“stiff upper lip”/“being “professional”” to overcome unconscious bias:   “Smokers unlikely to quit with just willpower, say researchers”   https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/24/smokers-unlikely-to-quit-with-just-willpower-say-researchers   “Those using e-cigarettes, medication or heated tobacco products are more likely to successfully give up smoking”   Willpower alone is not enough - which those who think they can overcome unconscious bias by determination should note      

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Neutral/undecided (could be used either way) aspects/concepts/tools, including those that result from "just being human" 

• [Content Warning - psychological/emotional triggers]   buttons;

• communication;

• Evidence;

• Growth orientation (path);

• Know Thyself; 

• levels of consciousness (interim);

• Post No. 832 - Lifestyle Vulnerabilities; 

• limits;

• Mӕgan; 

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - note the PS links to an alternative, and on the First Nations origins of this concept; 

• negative learning; 

• "Non-Violent" Communication / Collaborative Communication;

• (efficacy of) nonviolent protests; 
  

• purpose;

• rishi; 

• shadow self (interim DRAFT);

• Post No. 1,672 - Knowing good from bad; 

• Post No. 1,641 - Magickal Battle of the World - Weekly Meditation - Week No. 18 - The humanness of the flaws that underlie opposition which was a report of Post No. 1,636 - Magickal Battle of the World - Weekly Meditation - Week No. 17 - Motivations of the nonBPM; 

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Character strengths/actions/tools/concepts 

• authentic presence; 

• “Autism: The new view. The world is disordered”   https://youtu.be/ugQEiZG19Rs?si=0L2S0TvwFd2ESf5m   

• Balanced Positive; 

• "clear and present thinking" - link to Brendan Myers free online course of that name; 

• compassion;

• spoons of courage;

• Cure Violence (organisation) (the concept of transmissibility of violence is significant - particularly as it applies to constructive aspects as well); 
  

• (human) dignity;

• emotional intelligence;

• ethics;

• evolution (PARTIAL DRAFT);

• Golden Rule; 

• feminism; 

• human rights;

• Know Thyself; 

• lucid living;

• Mӕgan; 

• Maturity (non-physical);

• nonphysical health strength and wellbeing; 

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Good types of character 

• Earth empath; 

• Mature Soul / Old Soul;

• self actualising (partial DRAFT); 

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[Content Warning] psychopath (including sub-clinical)

See also: 

• “History Tells Us How the Ukraine War Could End (it's worse than you think)”   https://youtu.be/nDqn27gl2vg   An excellent consideration of history and psychopathy, and human failings when facing psychopaths       
• “Can psychopaths change?”   https://theconversation.com/can-psychopaths-change-270344    This provides a differentiation between sociopath and psychopath (the latter lack remorse or guilt), which is better than every other attempt to differentiate that I have ever read (not to mention the view that the difference is semantic only, which is what I - until now - have held to). The article criticises previous attempts to examine this, and reports on a study which shows SOME promise. 
  The article does not address the view that psychopathy is a spectrum.   
• “What a Psychopath Really Is (Most People Get It Wrong)”   https://youtu.be/DIb1HwVQoxU   “Could your boss, your neighbor, or even your surgeon be a psychopath? The truth is, real psychopaths aren't always the serial killers we see in movies - they are often hiding in plain sight.   The word “psychopathy” is thrown around a lot, but most people confuse it with sociopathy or narcissism. In this deep dive into human psychology, we break down the true meaning of psychopathy from a scientific perspective. We reveal the hidden signs of a psychopath, explore the mind of the “functional psychopath”, and explain why certain high-stress professions—like C-suite executives and surgeons - attract individuals with these dark personality traits.   🔍 In this educational psychology video, we explore:   – What a psychopath actually is (and the hidden signs you shouldn't ignore)   – Psychopath vs. Sociopath: The critical differences explained   – The Hare PCL-R Test: The gold standard checklist used by forensic psychiatrists   – The "Functional Psychopath": Why CEOs and surgeons rank highest on the psychopathy scale (based on Kevin Dutton's research)   – Inside the psychopathic brain: Genetics, neuroscience, and whether they can be held morally responsible.”    The fundamental problem with amathiacs who think psychopathic traits have ANY place in management, is that they’re wrong! Servant leadership and stewardship of company resources is what is best   
• “What a man with psychopathic traits wants people to understand about empathy”   https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/article/what-a-man-with-psychopathic-traits-wants-people-to-understand-about-empathy/wj7t369ni   “While some people might be born with or develop certain traits, experts say it doesn’t mean they're destined for harmful behaviour.”    
• Koehn, M. A., Okan, C., & Jonason, P. K. (2019). A primer on the Dark Triad traits. Australian Journal of Psychology, 71(1), 7–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajpy.12198    
• “The 4 Building Blocks of the Dark Triad”   (2025)   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202506/the-4-building-blocks-of-the-dark-triad   “New research identifies 4 conditions favorable for growth of the dark triad”   Key points: “(1)The dark triad, or D, is often regarded as reflecting immutable qualities that are inborn into personality.   (2) A new study examines trends across two decades, drawing links between harsh environments and D.   (3) By viewing personality as flexible, there's hope we can build more favorable sets of qualities in all.”   “The authors translated socioecological influences into the following four factors:   1. Corruption (tolerance of gaining personal benefits at the cost of others)   2. Economic inequality (unequal distribution of wealth)   3. Poverty (income index)   4. Extent of violence (death rates due to armed violence, homicides)”    

 

This is intended to be a convenient collection point for posts of mine where this term/word is reasonably significant, but I'll begin with a few general links: 

• psychopath (Merriam-Webster dictionary);
• psychopathy (Psychology Today);
• What Is a Psychopath? "Not an official diagnosis, it refers to someone who is callous and antisocial" (Very Well Health);
• How to Tell If Someone Is a Psychopath (Very Well Health); 
• What Is A Psychopath? (Forbes Health); 
• What Is a Psychopath? (Healthline); 
• psychopathy (Encyclopaedia Britannica); 
• psychopathy (Wikipedia); 
• "The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry", 2011 book by Jon Ronson - Wikipedia review, Amazon;
  

Relevant posts of mine: 

•    <for future posts>   
• “A new media article on psychopaths”   https://politicalmusingsofkayleen.blogspot.com/2024/07/a-new-media-article-on-psychopaths.html      
  
• From my political blog to date: 
• A YouTube video on problems with power - and ways to prevent them [Content Warning: cruelty, abuse, violence, atrocities, abuse of power/scandals, bad choices, narcissism, politics, police violence]; 
• One of the evils of fascism; 
• Change - for the better, after a backlash ... ; 
• The brutality and sometimes sadism of engineering; 
• The truth behind resistance to human rights; 
• Emotional, psychological, social, intellectual, legal, and MORAL blindness to cruelty (~1,800 words - 8 - 11 min. read); 
• A statement of the obvious: psychopathy and human rights abuses; 
• More on dealing with psychopaths in the workforce;
• (Some) police and other subclinical psychopaths; 
• What to do about psychopaths in the workplace?; 
• Psychopaths in the workplace;
  
• From my main (spirituality) blog to date: 
• Post No. 2,584 - Vindictiveness and other miscellaneous thoughts [Content Warning: discussion of/links to articles on jealousy, vindictiveness, narcissism]; 
• Post No. 2,570 - normative social behaviour [Content Warning - workplace abuse, psychopaths];
  
• Post No. 2,120 - Blocks to Changing the World; 
• Post No. 1,672 - Knowing good from bad; 
• Post No. 1,641 - Magickal Battle of the World - Weekly Meditation - Week No. 18 - The humanness of the flaws that underlie opposition which was a report of Post No. 1,636 - Magickal Battle of the World - Weekly Meditation - Week No. 17 - Motivations of the nonBPM; 
• Post No. 1,181 - Trauma; 
• Post No. 1,057 – The World: A Lamentation; 
• Post No. 532 - Phagic attack; 
• Post No. 380 - Naiveté (inappropriateness); 
• Post No. 019 - Tough love and inconsistency [Content Warning: harm]; 
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civility trap

From this post of mine: 

from Mastodon (Ive edited this to generalise it):

A civility trap is where a [targetted minority] person receives an intentional provocation. If the [targetted minority] person responds with understandable frustration/anger, they are perceived as unreasonable / unhinged / untrustworthy. The original provocation is forgotten.