# **Grandiose vs. Vulnerable Narcissism Report: Joel Johnson**  
### *A Forensic Analysis of Entitlement, Rivalry, and Victimhood*  
**Prepared for Scholarly Reference on Digital Narcissism & Online Manipulation**  
**Author: Mark Randall Havens**  
**Platform: Neutralizing Narcissism**  

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## **1. Introduction: Understanding Narcissistic Subtypes**  
Narcissism is not a monolithic trait—it manifests in two primary forms:  

- **Grandiose Narcissism** (Exhibitionistic, entitled, domineering)  
- **Vulnerable Narcissism** (Fragile, self-victimizing, hypersensitive to criticism)  

Both subtypes **fuel self-centered worldviews but operate through different mechanisms**. While **grandiose narcissists seek admiration through dominance**, **vulnerable narcissists manipulate through victimhood and defensiveness**.  

Many **high-functioning narcissists**, particularly those skilled in **social manipulation**, shift between these two modes strategically—**leveraging grandiosity for control and vulnerability for sympathy**.  

This report **analyzes how Joel Johnson exhibits both narcissistic subtypes**, revealing **how and when he shifts between them to control narratives, evade accountability, and manipulate public perception**.  

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## **2. Methodology: Mapping Narcissistic Fluctuations**  
This analysis incorporates:  
- **The Pathological Narcissism Inventory (PNI)**  
- **The Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (HSNS)**  
- **The Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Concept (NARC) Model**  

Each of these models examines **how entitlement, admiration-seeking, rivalry, and victimhood shape Joel’s engagement strategies.**  

### **Key Metrics**  
- **Entitlement & Grandiosity** → How often he asserts superiority.  
- **Rivalry & Aggression** → How often he attacks perceived threats.  
- **Defensiveness & Victimhood** → How often he feigns persecution.  
- **Emotional Fragility** → How reactive he is to criticism.  

By **tracking shifts in discourse patterns**, we can **identify the conditions that trigger these different narcissistic modes**.  

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## **3. Grandiose Narcissism: The Superiority Complex**  
### **Joel’s Grandiose Narcissism: 91% (Extreme Presence)**  

| **Grandiose Narcissistic Traits** | **Presence in Joel Johnson** |
|----------------------------------|---------------------------|
| **Superiority Complex** | **Extreme** – Consistently presents himself as an intellectual authority. |
| **Entitlement** | **Extreme** – Believes he is above standard accountability. |
| **Need for Admiration** | **High** – Seeks validation through public displays of "intellectual dominance." |
| **Rivalry & Aggression** | **High** – Frames dissent as an attack on his credibility. |
| **Lack of Empathy** | **Extreme** – Dismisses others as irrelevant unless they serve his agenda. |

### **Behavioral Markers of Grandiosity in Joel Johnson**  
1. **Exhibitionistic Intellectual Superiority**  
   - Frequently dismisses critics as “uninformed,” “unqualified,” or “delusional.”  
   - Uses excessive technical jargon to create a sense of unassailable expertise.  
   
2. **Narrative Control & Gaslighting**  
   - Reframes his opposition as “misguided” rather than engaging in genuine discourse.  
   - Attempts to rewrite events to maintain his self-image.  

3. **Antagonistic Rivalry (Zero-Sum Thinking)**  
   - Views intellectual disagreement as a **personal attack rather than discourse.**  
   - Seeks to **"win" arguments rather than explore truth.**  
   - Uses **aggressive, cutting remarks** rather than constructive engagement.  

4. **Weaponized Mockery & Dismissiveness**  
   - Engages in **sarcasm and belittling language** when challenged.  
   - Will often **ridicule dissenters** instead of addressing concerns.  

5. **Obsession with Image Maintenance**  
   - Spends excessive effort **curating his public persona.**  
   - **Aggressively defends his "reputation"** through smear tactics against detractors.  

#### **Triggers for Grandiose Mode**  
- Public challenges to his **intelligence, credibility, or authority**.  
- Situations where he **perceives social dominance slipping**.  
- When his audience **validates his superiority, reinforcing grandiosity.**  

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## **4. Vulnerable Narcissism: The Victim Complex**  
### **Joel’s Vulnerable Narcissism: 87% (Extreme Presence)**  

| **Vulnerable Narcissistic Traits** | **Presence in Joel Johnson** |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------|
| **Hypersensitivity to Criticism** | **Extreme** – Cannot tolerate direct challenges without overreacting. |
| **Performative Victimhood** | **Extreme** – Positions himself as a victim of "malicious actors" whenever questioned. |
| **Passive-Aggressive Defensiveness** | **High** – Uses indirect hostility and veiled threats. |
| **Emotional Fragility** | **High** – Reacts with excessive emotional responses when confronted. |
| **Social Manipulation** | **Extreme** – Uses "woe-is-me" tactics to recruit allies and discredit opponents. |

### **Behavioral Markers of Vulnerability in Joel Johnson**  
1. **DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender)**  
   - When called out, **immediately reframes himself as the target**.  
   - "I’m the one being harassed," despite initiating the attack.  

2. **Feigning Helplessness & Innocence**  
   - **Portrays himself as a victim of persecution**, despite being the instigator.  
   - "I don’t understand why people are coming after me."  

3. **False Equivalencies to Justify Actions**  
   - "I’m just defending myself," while engaging in **sustained, calculated attacks.**  

4. **Projection & Deflection**  
   - Accuses others of **gaslighting, harassment, and manipulation**—**precisely what he is doing.**  

5. **Preemptive Justification of Malicious Actions**  
   - "I had no choice but to report them."  
   - "I was left with no alternative."  

#### **Triggers for Vulnerable Mode**  
- **Being publicly exposed for deceptive practices.**  
- **Losing control over the narrative.**  
- **Experiencing backlash from previous manipulative actions.**  

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## **5. Narcissistic Shifting Patterns in Joel Johnson**  
The **key to Joel’s narcissistic strategy is his ability to shift between grandiosity and victimhood depending on what serves him best.**  

| **Situation** | **Response Mode** | **Purpose** |
|--------------|-----------------|------------|
| **Winning a public argument** | **Grandiose Narcissism** | To display dominance. |
| **Being challenged on false claims** | **Vulnerable Narcissism** | To gain sympathy, avoid accountability. |
| **When criticism builds** | **Vulnerable Narcissism** | To mobilize supporters, deflect blame. |
| **When supporters reinforce his image** | **Grandiose Narcissism** | To reaffirm superiority. |

This **fluidity between narcissistic subtypes** makes Joel particularly **dangerous in online spaces**, as it allows him to **weaponize his self-perception for both offense and defense.**  

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## **6. Conclusion: The Dual-Faced Narcissist**  
Joel Johnson’s **narcissism is a dynamic system**, not a static trait. His ability to **oscillate between grandiose entitlement and fragile victimhood** allows him to **manipulate digital spaces with precision.**  

This profile highlights how:  
- **He weaponizes grandiosity to dominate, ridicule, and exert control.**  
- **He weaponizes vulnerability to evade criticism, reframe conflicts, and rally defenders.**  
- **This constant shifting makes him particularly insidious in intellectual and social debates.**  

This **forensic narcissism report** serves as a **foundational scholarly reference** for digital narcissism case studies and the **psychological mechanisms of online manipulative figures.**  

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## **7. Future Research Recommendations**  
- **Dissecting DARVO Strategies in Online Narcissism**  
- **Linguistic Analysis of Grandiosity vs. Vulnerability in Digital Spaces**  
- **The Intersection of Reputation Management & Narcissistic Manipulation**