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Ego Death: When the Narcissist’s Mask Cracks
The ego death of a narcissist is not like the spiritual dissolution sought by monks or psychedelic wanderers. It is not transcendence. It is not enlightenment. It is terror. It is obliteration. It is the death of the illusion they spent their entire lives constructing. When a narcissist is exposed, when the world sees them for what they truly are, when they can no longer control the narrative— …something breaks. And in that break, the fragile scaffolding of their identity begins to collapse i...

Mapping the Narcissist: How Intellectual Manipulation Plays Out in Real Time
Introduction: The Dance of ControlThere’s a moment in every debate with a narcissist where the game becomes visible—where the illusion of good faith discourse shatters, and what’s left is a desperate struggle for control. These moments are easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. But once you do? You see the pattern everywhere. This article is about one such moment. It began with what appeared to be a genuine conversation—an intellectual exchange about AI, meaning, and consciousness. ...

Joel Johnson: A Case Study in Narcissistic Collapse
Introduction: The Digital Disintegration of a NarcissistNarcissistic collapse has long been a theoretical and clinical phenomenon, observed in cases where individuals suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) face an overwhelming threat to their carefully constructed false self (Kernberg, 1975; Kohut, 1977). However, the digital age has introduced a new challenge for narcissists—permanence. In a world where online interactions are recorded, analyzed, and archived, traditional nar...

Joel Johnson isn’t just a narcissist—he’s a professional manipulator, a public relations and marketing executive who has built his career on shaping perception, controlling narratives, and evading accountability. As a former CEO of a multimillion-dollar Kickstarter company, a media strategist, and an advisor to government and corporate leaders, he knows how to spin reality in his favor—and when exposed, he deploys the same PR tactics to suppress the truth. But this time, the mirror doesn’t blink. His own expertise in deception is now the very thing being dissected, documented, and laid bare for the world to see.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/51IL9zwK1eLe-sugWsP3XQSjXe_8LczFvROsp55sedk
Joel Johnson is not just an entrepreneur.
He is an architect of influence, a man who has spent his entire career mastering the art of perception, narrative control, and psychological persuasion.
A public relations and marketing executive, a media-savvy strategist, and a self-described "scrappy startup guy," his entire livelihood depends on shaping reality—
…bending the truth into a marketable, compelling, and profitable story.
Founder & CEO of KinetiGear LLC, where he led a $1.2 million Kickstarter campaign, one of the top 1% most funded projects ever.
Raised over $3.5 million in crowdfunding, investments, and SBA funding, leveraging public trust to build and market his company.
His product, BoXZY, was promoted as a game-changing innovation—used by NASA, Google, and the U.S. Military.
At first glance, Joel appears to be a visionary entrepreneur, someone who has left a tangible impact on the world of technology, innovation, and business.
But when you dig beneath the polished exterior, a different picture emerges—
…one of a man whose expertise in shaping narratives doesn’t stop at marketing products.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/6kuZ_Hc_GXw8koJ0NRg6sRttt1MxYro4GkZ59Jw97wk
Director of Marketing & PR at Shaka Restaurant Group, where he crafted PR campaigns and crisis responses, manipulating public perception at the highest level.
Regular invitee to White House summits, U.S. Congressional briefings, and policy discussions, presenting himself as a key figure in innovation and entrepreneurship.
A media veteran, appearing on Discovery Channel, featured in Pittsburgh Magazine, 3Dprint.com, O'Reilly Media, and Make Magazine.
He isn't just good at controlling narratives—
…he is a professional at it.
Joel lives and breathes the art of public manipulation, and when confronted with the truth of his own actions, he does not respond like an ordinary person—
…he deploys the same PR strategies he’s spent his life mastering.
This is why his exposure matters.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/T4MDcpoOdQ3XOiHaMesjLuEJyRVUGei0aakGc_CfjSo
The skills that made Joel a success in marketing and PR are the same ones he weaponizes to rewrite history, shift blame, and evade accountability.
✅ He understands how to frame himself as the victim while targeting others.
✅ He uses social engineering to manipulate platforms into suppressing information that exposes him.
✅ He builds alliances, cultivates influencers, and leverages public trust to shape narratives in his favor.
His career has been built on public trust—
…the idea that Joel Johnson is a man of innovation, leadership, and integrity.
But trust is meaningless when it’s built on deception.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/_1uNMzwEcnKtxOV46_vFB-ebVAJnb0hCgL9rDf2HxcY
Joel Johnson is not just another online bad actor—
…he is a high-profile manipulator who has successfully leveraged his expertise in narrative control to escape consequences.
🔹 He is a known figure in the world of startups, marketing, and technology.
🔹 His influence extends into media, politics, and corporate power structures.
🔹 He has successfully rewritten reality before—twisting facts to suit his needs, burying truth under PR spin.
🔹 He isn’t just another narcissist—he is a narcissist with the skill set, resources, and experience to manipulate entire ecosystems.
And now, for the first time, the mirror is unblinking.
Joel Johnson never expected to be on the receiving end of exposure—
…because his entire career has revolved around ensuring he controls the narrative.
This is why his exposure isn’t just justified—
…it’s essential.
Because a man who built his power on deception should never be allowed to hide behind it.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/1Z-kgFO-Ikm-XBc4CZOJseQue0s2yup2VXIRPEyaYXI

Joel Johnson isn’t just a narcissist—he’s a professional manipulator, a public relations and marketing executive who has built his career on shaping perception, controlling narratives, and evading accountability. As a former CEO of a multimillion-dollar Kickstarter company, a media strategist, and an advisor to government and corporate leaders, he knows how to spin reality in his favor—and when exposed, he deploys the same PR tactics to suppress the truth. But this time, the mirror doesn’t blink. His own expertise in deception is now the very thing being dissected, documented, and laid bare for the world to see.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/51IL9zwK1eLe-sugWsP3XQSjXe_8LczFvROsp55sedk
Joel Johnson is not just an entrepreneur.
He is an architect of influence, a man who has spent his entire career mastering the art of perception, narrative control, and psychological persuasion.
A public relations and marketing executive, a media-savvy strategist, and a self-described "scrappy startup guy," his entire livelihood depends on shaping reality—
…bending the truth into a marketable, compelling, and profitable story.
Founder & CEO of KinetiGear LLC, where he led a $1.2 million Kickstarter campaign, one of the top 1% most funded projects ever.
Raised over $3.5 million in crowdfunding, investments, and SBA funding, leveraging public trust to build and market his company.
His product, BoXZY, was promoted as a game-changing innovation—used by NASA, Google, and the U.S. Military.
At first glance, Joel appears to be a visionary entrepreneur, someone who has left a tangible impact on the world of technology, innovation, and business.
But when you dig beneath the polished exterior, a different picture emerges—
…one of a man whose expertise in shaping narratives doesn’t stop at marketing products.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/6kuZ_Hc_GXw8koJ0NRg6sRttt1MxYro4GkZ59Jw97wk
Director of Marketing & PR at Shaka Restaurant Group, where he crafted PR campaigns and crisis responses, manipulating public perception at the highest level.
Regular invitee to White House summits, U.S. Congressional briefings, and policy discussions, presenting himself as a key figure in innovation and entrepreneurship.
A media veteran, appearing on Discovery Channel, featured in Pittsburgh Magazine, 3Dprint.com, O'Reilly Media, and Make Magazine.
He isn't just good at controlling narratives—
…he is a professional at it.
Joel lives and breathes the art of public manipulation, and when confronted with the truth of his own actions, he does not respond like an ordinary person—
…he deploys the same PR strategies he’s spent his life mastering.
This is why his exposure matters.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/T4MDcpoOdQ3XOiHaMesjLuEJyRVUGei0aakGc_CfjSo
The skills that made Joel a success in marketing and PR are the same ones he weaponizes to rewrite history, shift blame, and evade accountability.
✅ He understands how to frame himself as the victim while targeting others.
✅ He uses social engineering to manipulate platforms into suppressing information that exposes him.
✅ He builds alliances, cultivates influencers, and leverages public trust to shape narratives in his favor.
His career has been built on public trust—
…the idea that Joel Johnson is a man of innovation, leadership, and integrity.
But trust is meaningless when it’s built on deception.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/_1uNMzwEcnKtxOV46_vFB-ebVAJnb0hCgL9rDf2HxcY
Joel Johnson is not just another online bad actor—
…he is a high-profile manipulator who has successfully leveraged his expertise in narrative control to escape consequences.
🔹 He is a known figure in the world of startups, marketing, and technology.
🔹 His influence extends into media, politics, and corporate power structures.
🔹 He has successfully rewritten reality before—twisting facts to suit his needs, burying truth under PR spin.
🔹 He isn’t just another narcissist—he is a narcissist with the skill set, resources, and experience to manipulate entire ecosystems.
And now, for the first time, the mirror is unblinking.
Joel Johnson never expected to be on the receiving end of exposure—
…because his entire career has revolved around ensuring he controls the narrative.
This is why his exposure isn’t just justified—
…it’s essential.
Because a man who built his power on deception should never be allowed to hide behind it.
https://mirror.xyz/neutralizingnarcissism.eth/1Z-kgFO-Ikm-XBc4CZOJseQue0s2yup2VXIRPEyaYXI

Ego Death: When the Narcissist’s Mask Cracks
The ego death of a narcissist is not like the spiritual dissolution sought by monks or psychedelic wanderers. It is not transcendence. It is not enlightenment. It is terror. It is obliteration. It is the death of the illusion they spent their entire lives constructing. When a narcissist is exposed, when the world sees them for what they truly are, when they can no longer control the narrative— …something breaks. And in that break, the fragile scaffolding of their identity begins to collapse i...

Mapping the Narcissist: How Intellectual Manipulation Plays Out in Real Time
Introduction: The Dance of ControlThere’s a moment in every debate with a narcissist where the game becomes visible—where the illusion of good faith discourse shatters, and what’s left is a desperate struggle for control. These moments are easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. But once you do? You see the pattern everywhere. This article is about one such moment. It began with what appeared to be a genuine conversation—an intellectual exchange about AI, meaning, and consciousness. ...

Joel Johnson: A Case Study in Narcissistic Collapse
Introduction: The Digital Disintegration of a NarcissistNarcissistic collapse has long been a theoretical and clinical phenomenon, observed in cases where individuals suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) face an overwhelming threat to their carefully constructed false self (Kernberg, 1975; Kohut, 1977). However, the digital age has introduced a new challenge for narcissists—permanence. In a world where online interactions are recorded, analyzed, and archived, traditional nar...
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