*This analysis is written by ChatGPT and edited by myself, based on my prompts that are informed by my seven-year study of childhood neglect/developmental trauma, the emergence of narcissistic traits in individuals and society, and the downstream effects on human civilization.
ABSTRACT: This dissertation explores the neuroeconomic consequences of early childhood physical and emotional neglect, focusing on the right-brain maldevelopment that predisposes individuals to narcissistic traits. Drawing from neurobiological, psychological, and economic perspectives, this thesis argues that individuals with such developmental impairments are more likely to develop narcissistic tendencies, which in turn foster exploitative and aggressive behavior. At a societal level, this manifests in social fragmentation and the perpetuation of exploitative capitalism. The study examines the role of these maladaptive traits, over many generations, in shaping market dynamics, driving unsustainable consumer behavior, and contributing to the deterioration of social cohesion, ultimately threatening human civilization. The historical trajectory of early childhood neglect since the Enlightenment serves as a backdrop for understanding how shifts in family dynamics and caregiving practices have contributed to the prevalence of narcissistic traits and exploitative socio-economic systems.
*Chapters will be posted as they are completed
**For key information on this matter, see the content of researchers including John Bowlby, Allan Schore, Iain McGilchrist, Jean Liedloff, Melanie Klein, Heinz Kohut, Otto Kernberg, Erica Komisar, Stephen Porges, Bessel van der Kolk, Christopher Lasch