Shmuel "Sam" Vaknin is an Israeli writer, financial advisor, and commentator born in 1961. He is widely recognized for his extensive writing and self-published work on narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). His most prominent publication, Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited, published in 1999, explores the psychology of pathological narcissism and has garnered significant attention online, establishing him as a prominent figure in web-based discussions on the subject. Vaknin's writings often draw from both personal insights and psychological concepts, aiming to dissect the behaviors and impacts of narcissistic individuals on those around them.\n\nBeyond his work on psychology, Vaknin has had a diverse career spanning finance, politics, and theoretical physics. He has served as a financial advisor to several nation-states and was the final editor-in-chief of the political news website Global Politician before it ceased operations. Additionally, Vaknin has ventured into scientific theory, postulating a model regarding chronons and time asymmetry. He continues to maintain an active online presence, managing a private website dedicated to the study and discussion of narcissistic personality disorder, where he shares resources, articles, and personal analyses on the topic. Through these various endeavors, Vaknin has established a multifaceted profile as an author, advisor, and independent theorist.
