Cult of Self and Psychopathy in America – Chris Hedges

„It is the cult of self that is killing the United States. This cult has within it the classic traits of psychopaths: superficial charm, grandiosity and self-importance ; a need for constant stimulation; a penchant for lying, deception and manipulation; and the incapacity for remorse or guilt.“

Chris HedgesChris Hedges analyzes the cult of self in the US, comparing it to psychopathic traits such as superficiality, manipulation, and absence of remorse.
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Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and professor known for his critical analyses of politics and society.

Critical social analysis of American cultural transformation by an established journalist and cultural critic, drawing parallels between cultural phenomena and psychological pathologies.


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Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and academic. He has worked as a foreign correspondent for major media outlets including the New York Times and extensively addresses the effects of power, war, and media on society. Hedges is known for his sharp socio-political commentary and books such as "Empire of Illusion."

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