Posted by:
quatermass2
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Date: January 16, 2017 02:15PM
What was Smith thinking? What was he feeling?
These may be the wrong kind of questions to ask.
There is considerable evidence that Smith had narcissitic personality disorder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorderThe above article states:
"According to the DSM-5, individuals with NPD have most or all of the following symptoms, typically without commensurate qualities or accomplishments:
1. Grandiosity with expectations of superior treatment from others.
2. Fixated on fantasies of power, success, intelligence, attractiveness, etc.
3. Self-perception of being unique, superior and associated with high-status people and institutions
4. Needing constant admiration from others
5. Sense of entitlement to special treatment and to obedience from others
6. Exploitative of others to achieve personal gain
7.Unwilling to empathize with others' feelings, wishes, or needs
8. Intensely envious of others and the belief that others are equally envious of them
9. Pompous and arrogant demeanor"
Folks who have NPD do not have the same experience of empathy (which may or may not be the same as 'sympathy/compassion' in some instances) or conscience as the majority of people.
Putting it simply, he did not feel or think as most do.