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# **Grandiose vs. Vulnerable Narcissism Report: Joel Johnson**
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### *A Forensic Analysis of Entitlement, Rivalry, and Victimhood*
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**Prepared for Scholarly Reference on Digital Narcissism & Online Manipulation**
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**Author: Mark Randall Havens**
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**Platform: Neutralizing Narcissism**
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---
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## **1. Introduction: Understanding Narcissistic Subtypes**
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Narcissism is not a monolithic trait—it manifests in two primary forms:
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- **Grandiose Narcissism** (Exhibitionistic, entitled, domineering)
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- **Vulnerable Narcissism** (Fragile, self-victimizing, hypersensitive to criticism)
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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**.
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Many **high-functioning narcissists**, particularly those skilled in **social manipulation**, shift between these two modes strategically—**leveraging grandiosity for control and vulnerability for sympathy**.
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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**
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This analysis incorporates:
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- **The Pathological Narcissism Inventory (PNI)**
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- **The Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (HSNS)**
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- **The Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Concept (NARC) Model**
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Each of these models examines **how entitlement, admiration-seeking, rivalry, and victimhood shape Joel’s engagement strategies.**
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### **Key Metrics**
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- **Entitlement & Grandiosity** → How often he asserts superiority.
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- **Rivalry & Aggression** → How often he attacks perceived threats.
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- **Defensiveness & Victimhood** → How often he feigns persecution.
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- **Emotional Fragility** → How reactive he is to criticism.
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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**
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### **Joel’s Grandiose Narcissism: 91% (Extreme Presence)**
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| **Grandiose Narcissistic Traits** | **Presence in Joel Johnson** |
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|----------------------------------|---------------------------|
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| **Superiority Complex** | **Extreme** – Consistently presents himself as an intellectual authority. |
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| **Entitlement** | **Extreme** – Believes he is above standard accountability. |
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| **Need for Admiration** | **High** – Seeks validation through public displays of "intellectual dominance." |
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| **Rivalry & Aggression** | **High** – Frames dissent as an attack on his credibility. |
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| **Lack of Empathy** | **Extreme** – Dismisses others as irrelevant unless they serve his agenda. |
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### **Behavioral Markers of Grandiosity in Joel Johnson**
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1. **Exhibitionistic Intellectual Superiority**
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- Frequently dismisses critics as “uninformed,” “unqualified,” or “delusional.”
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- Uses excessive technical jargon to create a sense of unassailable expertise.
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2. **Narrative Control & Gaslighting**
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- Reframes his opposition as “misguided” rather than engaging in genuine discourse.
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- Attempts to rewrite events to maintain his self-image.
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3. **Antagonistic Rivalry (Zero-Sum Thinking)**
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- Views intellectual disagreement as a **personal attack rather than discourse.**
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- Seeks to **"win" arguments rather than explore truth.**
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- Uses **aggressive, cutting remarks** rather than constructive engagement.
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4. **Weaponized Mockery & Dismissiveness**
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- Engages in **sarcasm and belittling language** when challenged.
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- Will often **ridicule dissenters** instead of addressing concerns.
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5. **Obsession with Image Maintenance**
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- Spends excessive effort **curating his public persona.**
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- **Aggressively defends his "reputation"** through smear tactics against detractors.
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#### **Triggers for Grandiose Mode**
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- Public challenges to his **intelligence, credibility, or authority**.
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- Situations where he **perceives social dominance slipping**.
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- When his audience **validates his superiority, reinforcing grandiosity.**
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## **4. Vulnerable Narcissism: The Victim Complex**
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### **Joel’s Vulnerable Narcissism: 87% (Extreme Presence)**
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| **Vulnerable Narcissistic Traits** | **Presence in Joel Johnson** |
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| **Hypersensitivity to Criticism** | **Extreme** – Cannot tolerate direct challenges without overreacting. |
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| **Performative Victimhood** | **Extreme** – Positions himself as a victim of "malicious actors" whenever questioned. |
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| **Passive-Aggressive Defensiveness** | **High** – Uses indirect hostility and veiled threats. |
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| **Emotional Fragility** | **High** – Reacts with excessive emotional responses when confronted. |
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| **Social Manipulation** | **Extreme** – Uses "woe-is-me" tactics to recruit allies and discredit opponents. |
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### **Behavioral Markers of Vulnerability in Joel Johnson**
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1. **DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender)**
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- When called out, **immediately reframes himself as the target**.
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- "I’m the one being harassed," despite initiating the attack.
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2. **Feigning Helplessness & Innocence**
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- **Portrays himself as a victim of persecution**, despite being the instigator.
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- "I don’t understand why people are coming after me."
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3. **False Equivalencies to Justify Actions**
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- "I’m just defending myself," while engaging in **sustained, calculated attacks.**
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4. **Projection & Deflection**
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- Accuses others of **gaslighting, harassment, and manipulation**—**precisely what he is doing.**
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5. **Preemptive Justification of Malicious Actions**
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- "I had no choice but to report them."
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- "I was left with no alternative."
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#### **Triggers for Vulnerable Mode**
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- **Being publicly exposed for deceptive practices.**
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- **Losing control over the narrative.**
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- **Experiencing backlash from previous manipulative actions.**
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## **5. Narcissistic Shifting Patterns in Joel Johnson**
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The **key to Joel’s narcissistic strategy is his ability to shift between grandiosity and victimhood depending on what serves him best.**
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| **Situation** | **Response Mode** | **Purpose** |
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|--------------|-----------------|------------|
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| **Winning a public argument** | **Grandiose Narcissism** | To display dominance. |
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| **Being challenged on false claims** | **Vulnerable Narcissism** | To gain sympathy, avoid accountability. |
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| **When criticism builds** | **Vulnerable Narcissism** | To mobilize supporters, deflect blame. |
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| **When supporters reinforce his image** | **Grandiose Narcissism** | To reaffirm superiority. |
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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**
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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.**
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This profile highlights how:
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- **He weaponizes grandiosity to dominate, ridicule, and exert control.**
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- **He weaponizes vulnerability to evade criticism, reframe conflicts, and rally defenders.**
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- **This constant shifting makes him particularly insidious in intellectual and social debates.**
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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**
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- **Dissecting DARVO Strategies in Online Narcissism**
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- **Linguistic Analysis of Grandiosity vs. Vulnerability in Digital Spaces**
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- **The Intersection of Reputation Management & Narcissistic Manipulation** |