Modern Wisdom

E1068 - #1068 - Dr Peter Salerno - How Narcissists Hijack Your Brain

Published: March 7, 2026

Duration: 1:45:35

Dr Peter Salerno is a social psychologist, professor, and researcher.

Why are narcissists so manipulative? At some point in your life, you’ve probably encountered a narcissist. They can take control of a situation so subtly that before you realize it, you’re caught under their influence. So how can you spot a narcissist early, and what can you do to protect yourself from their manipulation?

Expect to learn why people repeatedly tend to hurt others deliberately, which parts of the brain are actually involved in empathy and self-control, why the idea that “hurt people hurt p...