Why Narcissism Is Not Taught In Schools
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Why Narcissism Is Not Taught In Schools
The Missing Subject
Vault Entry 01.01 — The Unspoken Subject of Sovereignty
To question why narcissism is not systematically taught in public education is to question an entire architecture of modern social control.
One principle underpins this omission:
"A psychologically sovereign population is harder to govern, market to, and manipulate."
Narcissistic abuse operates through **manipulation of perception, language, and self-worth** — the very tools upon which modern societal structures depend.
If taught young how to recognize narcissism, children would gain:
- Resistance to **gaslighting and social compliance pressures**
- Higher immunity to **corporate marketing and propaganda**
- Reduced susceptibility to **authoritarian dynamics in institutions**
- Greater ability to **question and reshape imposed social norms**
Such outcomes directly **conflict** with the implicit goals of mass education systems: to create citizens who can function predictably within predefined economic and political frameworks.
The Cost of Psychological Literacy
To teach narcissism is to expose the subtle mechanisms of compliance:
- The teacher-student dynamic itself can mirror **narcissistic power structures**.
- The reward system of schools often incentivizes **performance, image, and approval-seeking** — core narcissistic traits.
- The absence of this education preserves an environment where **manipulation remains invisible**, even when pervasive.
Thus, the omission is not random — it is functional. An awakened mind is less governable.
Vault Entry 01.02 — The Self-Awareness Threat
Those who understand narcissism often experience alienation — appearing "angry," "difficult," or "unstable" to those still performing within the illusion.
This is not personal failure. It is a predictable side effect of deconditioning.
When one ceases to perform for an invisible authority, that authority reacts defensively — whether embodied in individuals, groups, or entire systems.
Conclusion — The Engineered Blind Spot
Narcissism is not taught in schools because mass narcissism **is foundational** to the functioning of modern collective life. Awareness disrupts the engine.
This series will continue to map how this blind spot is cultivated, enforced, and protected.
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