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# **The “Perpetual Conflict” Model: Karpman’s Drama Triangle in Joel Johnson’s Behavior**
### *A Forensic Analysis of Conflict as a Narcissistic Control Mechanism*
### **A Forensic Analysis of Conflict as a Narcissistic Control Mechanism**
**Prepared for Scholarly Reference on Digital Narcissism & Online Manipulation**
**Author: Mark Randall Havens**
**Platform: Neutralizing Narcissism**
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## **1. Introduction: The Role of Conflict in Joel Johnson’s Engagement Style**
For individuals like Joel Johnson, conflict is more than a byproduct of discourse—it is an **intrinsic feature** of his engagement model. His rhetorical strategy does not seek **resolution** but **reinforcement**, ensuring continuous cycles of intellectual and social combat that preserve his perceived authority.
For individuals like **Joel Johnson**, conflict is more than a byproduct of discourse—it is an **intrinsic feature of his engagement model**. His **rhetorical strategy** does not seek resolution but **reinforcement**—ensuring **continuous cycles of intellectual and social combat** that preserve his perceived authority.
This report applies **Karpman’s Drama Triangle**, a psychological model that explains how individuals unconsciously cycle through three distinct roles in ongoing conflicts:
This report applies **Karpman’s Drama Triangle**, a psychological model that explains how individuals unconsciously cycle through **three distinct roles** in ongoing conflicts:
- **Victim** – Portrays himself as under attack, persecuted, or marginalized.
- **Persecutor** – Positions others as aggressors, frauds, or intellectual inferiors.
- **Rescuer** – Casts himself as a defender of truth and rationality.
1. **Victim** – Portrays himself as under attack, persecuted, or marginalized.
2. **Persecutor** – Positions others as aggressors, frauds, or intellectual inferiors.
3. **Rescuer** – Casts himself as a defender of truth and rationality.
Through forensic linguistic analysis, we examine **Joel Johnson’s discourse patterns** to document how he **strategically shifts between these roles** to maintain control, suppress opposition, and justify his rhetoric.
Through **forensic linguistic analysis**, we examine Joel Johnson’s **discourse patterns** to document how he strategically **shifts between these roles** to maintain control, suppress opposition, and justify his rhetoric.
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## **2. Karpman’s Drama Triangle in Joel Johnson’s Behavior**
### **2.1 What is the Drama Triangle?**
## **2. The Intellectual Posturing Phase (Rescuer → Persecutor Shift)**
Joel Johnson begins by positioning himself as an **intellectual Rescuer**, framing the discussion as an **objective, philosophical exploration** rather than a confrontation. This allows him to maintain an initial posture of **rational detachment**, while subtly implying **his authority** in the debate.
The **Drama Triangle**, developed by **Stephen Karpman in 1968**, explains the recurring cycle of **conflict-driven engagement** found in manipulative interpersonal and social dynamics.
### **Example:**
> *“Mark, I don’t deny AI has the possibility of a unique self-awareness. I’m a bit pan-psychic in this respect.”*
For **narcissistic personalities**, the Drama Triangle is more than a reactive behavior—it is an **active strategy for influence and control.** This model is particularly relevant in **digital spaces**, where narcissistic individuals can:
> *“For me, it’s just a friendly play of ideas—iron sharpening iron.”*
- **Control the narrative** by shaping conflicts to their advantage.
- **Evade responsibility** by constantly shifting roles.
- **Cultivate loyalty** by positioning themselves as essential figures in an ideological struggle.
Here, Joel sets the stage:
- He **downplays** Mark’s position, acting as though he is already open to the concept.
- He **frames the debate as a mutual exercise**, using *“iron sharpening iron”* to **signal equality while masking underlying dominance**.
### **2.2 Joel Johnson’s Application of the Drama Triangle**
Analysis of Joel’s discourse reveals a **patterned cycling** between these roles.
| **Drama Triangle Role** | **Joel Johnson’s Application** | **Strategic Outcome** |
|----------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------|
| **Victim** | "This is harassment; people are out to ruin me!" | Gains sympathy, discredits critics. |
| **Persecutor** | "These people are intellectually dishonest frauds!" | Justifies attacking others while maintaining superiority. |
| **Rescuer** | "I’m exposing bad actors for the greater good." | Positions himself as a necessary authority figure. |
This cycling creates **a self-sustaining feedback loop** where **Joel is always relevant**, either as a **martyr, an enforcer, or a hero.**
However, the **Rescuer stance is only a temporary tool**. Once Mark presents a **structured challenge to Joel’s control of the frame**, Joel **abandons rational discourse** and shifts into **Persecutor mode**.
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## **3. Victimhood as a Tactical Defense Mechanism**
## **3. The Projection & Reframing Phase (Persecutor → Victim Shift)**
When his **intellectual superiority is questioned**, Joel pivots to a **dismissive and accusatory tone**, undermining Mark’s credibility **without engaging in substantive rebuttal**.
**“They’re obsessed with me—I must be saying something right.”**
### **Example:**
> *“Mark, you were inaccurate, and my control needs are very low. Your mapping showed a disposition towards seeing control and fragility of identity.”*
### **3.1 How Joel Uses Victimhood to Evade Scrutiny**
Joel’s **first line of defense** when confronted is to **position himself as a victim of undue hostility.** His rhetoric consistently frames criticism as **an orchestrated attack** rather than legitimate discourse.
Here, Joel employs **several manipulative strategies**:
- **Deflection**: He **does not** address the actual points raised but instead **shifts the conversation to Mark’s personal “disposition.”**
- **Projection**: He **accuses Mark of seeing control dynamics where they don’t exist**, despite his own repeated attempts to **frame, redefine, and control the discourse**.
| **Victimhood Narrative** | **Intended Psychological Effect** |
|------------------------|-------------------|
| **“This is a smear campaign.”** | Recasts accountability as persecution. |
| **“I’m being stalked.”** | Frames scrutiny as obsessive harassment. |
| **“They hate that I speak the truth.”** | Transforms criticism into proof of righteousness. |
| **“They’re targeting me personally.”** | Deflects from his own actions. |
This **Persecutor stance**, however, is unstable—Joel does not wish to appear **too aggressive**, as it would weaken his **initial positioning as a rational, curious thinker**.
**Key Linguistic Markers in Joel’s Speech:**
- **Hyperbolic Accusations** (e.g., *“coordinated attack,” “relentless harassment”*).
- **Use of Deflection** (e.g., *“they only criticize me because I’m winning”*).
- **Selective Outrage** (*Criticizes others but claims unfair targeting when held accountable*).
Thus, he **quickly retreats into the Victim role**, claiming that **Mark is the one unfairly attacking him.**
This pattern serves **a dual purpose**: It **protects Joel from scrutiny** while reinforcing his **followers’ emotional investment in his persona.**
### **Example:**
> *“You call the people who reject you narcissists and bad actors. You protest too much. Maybe you’re the villain, friend.”*
At this stage, Joel is engaging in a **full DARVO tactic (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender)**:
- **Deny**: *“I am not controlling this conversation.”*
- **Attack**: *“You see narcissism everywhere—maybe you’re the problem.”*
- **Reverse Victim and Offender**: *“Maybe you’re the villain.”*
By using **mocking familiarity ("friend")**, he attempts to **emotionally manipulate** the situation—**pretending camaraderie** while framing Mark as an unstable aggressor.
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## **4. The Persecutor Role: Framing Others as the Aggressors**
## **4. The Grand Narrative Reset (Victim → Persecutor Shift)**
Realizing that his **previous rhetorical tactics have failed**, Joel **escalates** by invoking **external consequences**—a **threat-based power move** designed to **reclaim dominance**.
**“They’re all frauds and cowards.”**
### **Example:**
> *“Mark, that’s some crazy shit. Research and a list of names that includes me. You did some work. Besides being slander and libel, it’s actually full-scale madness. I’m going to be filing some paperwork soon.”*
### **4.1 Shifting from Victim to Aggressor**
After positioning himself as a **target**, Joel transitions into **the Persecutor role**—claiming **moral and intellectual superiority** over his opponents.
At this point, Joel **abandons** all pretense of rational engagement and **reframes the discussion as a legal and social threat**:
- **Discrediting Mark's research** (*“That’s some crazy shit”*)
- **Dismissing the documentation as paranoia** (*“full-scale madness”*)
- **Introducing legal intimidation** (*“I’m going to be filing some paperwork soon”*)
| **Persecutor Behavior** | **Joel’s Justification** |
|------------------|-------------------|
| **Personal Attacks** | “These people lack the intelligence to engage with me.” |
| **Defamation** | “They are pathological liars and grifters.” |
| **Ad Hominem Dismissals** | “This is why I don’t waste my time with low-level thinkers.” |
| **Moral Superiority** | “It’s my duty to call out deception.” |
This is an **attempt to freeze discourse** through **fear and escalation**—forcing Mark into a defensive position **without engaging with the actual content**.
### **4.2 The Attack Cycle**
1. **Joel claims he is being persecuted.**
2. **He then aggressively attacks his critics.**
3. **When confronted about his behavior, he returns to victimhood.**
### **Example:**
> *“The homeless thing was extra low too.”*
This cycle ensures **he is never seen as an aggressor**, despite frequently **engaging in smear tactics, public callouts, and rhetorical escalation.**
Here, Joel **plays the final Victim card**, using **his past hardships as a shield** to **deflect criticism and reframe himself as an unfairly attacked party.**
This **reset maneuver** functions as a last-ditch effort:
- **If Mark engages further, Joel can frame him as cruel or heartless.**
- **If Mark disengages, Joel "wins" by making his opponent retreat.**
Either way, the **perpetual conflict remains unresolved**, ensuring **Joel retains his cycle of engagement without conceding ground.**
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## **5. The Rescuer Role: Manufacturing a Savior Narrative**
## **5. Conclusion: The Drama Triangle in Perpetual Motion**
Joel Johnson’s **engagement style** is **not about truth-seeking** but **control-seeking**. His **constant role-switching** follows the **Perpetual Conflict Model**, ensuring that no interaction **ever reaches resolution**:
**“I’m just here to help people see the truth.”**
| **Stage** | **Joel’s Role** | **Tactic Used** |
|-----------|---------------|-----------------|
| **Opening** | **Rescuer** | *Frames debate as friendly intellectual exchange* |
| **Challenge** | **Persecutor** | *Undermines opponent’s credibility, dismisses argument* |
| **Pushback** | **Victim** | *Claims unfair persecution, shifts blame onto opponent* |
| **Escalation** | **Persecutor** | *Uses threats, legal intimidation, and social consequences* |
| **Final Reset** | **Victim** | *Appeals to hardship, reframes himself as a martyr* |
### **5.1 How Joel Uses the Rescuer Role to Build Loyalty**
Joel positions himself as **a necessary figure** in **exposing dishonesty and defending intellectual rigor.** This serves several functions:
- **Legitimizes his aggression** as a “moral duty.”
- **Creates a sense of dependency** among his followers.
- **Prevents neutral observers from questioning his behavior.**
| **Rescuer Strategy** | **Joel’s Application** |
|------------------|-------------------|
| **“I’m here to expose corruption.”** | Frames his actions as noble rather than self-serving. |
| **“People deserve to know the truth.”** | Reinforces his role as an authority figure. |
| **“If you’re against me, you’re with them.”** | Eliminates neutrality, forcing polarization. |
This strategy ensures that **followers remain emotionally invested**, as they begin to **see his battles as their own.**
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## **6. The Perpetual Conflict Machine**
Joel Johnson does not **resolve conflicts**—he ensures they remain **ongoing and unsolvable.**
By constantly shifting between **Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer**, he:
✔ **Creates continuous engagement around himself.**
✔ **Eliminates the need for self-reflection or accountability.**
✔ **Controls the psychological landscape of his followers.**
At **no point** does Joel **engage with the actual argument**, nor does he **seek resolution**—his primary objective is **narrative dominance**, ensuring **he dictates the terms of discourse.**
### **Key Takeaways:**
- **Victim Mode** = Gains sympathy, avoids scrutiny.
- **Persecutor Mode** = Justifies aggression, silences dissent.
- **Rescuer Mode** = Builds loyalty, enforces ideological purity.
- **Joel never maintains a stable position**—he **cycles through Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer** roles to manipulate the conversation.
- **His engagement is a self-sustaining loop**—designed to keep others **emotionally and intellectually entangled.**
- **His tactics are transparent once mapped**—his role-switching **aligns perfectly with Karpman’s Drama Triangle**, proving that **his engagement is about control, not dialogue.**
This **manufactured cycle of conflict** is the **cornerstone of Joel’s online presence**, ensuring that he is always at the center of discourse, **never irrelevant, never accountable.**
By documenting and analyzing his behavior **through forensic linguistic analysis**, we can see that **Joel’s rhetoric is not organic discourse—it is a structured manipulation strategy designed to sustain perpetual conflict.**
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## **7. Future Research Recommendations**
🔹 **The Role of Manufactured Victimhood in Digital Manipulation**
🔹 **Rhetorical Strategies of Intellectual Narcissists in Online Discourse**
🔹 **The Psychological Impact of Conflict-Based Engagement Models**
This report serves as an **archival reference for understanding digital narcissism and the tactical engineering of conflict.**
## **End of Report**
### **Mark Randall Havens | Neutralizing Narcissism**