At the International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026), a compelling virtual oral presentation will be delivered by Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, United Kingdom. His presentation, “Profilicity: When Your Profile Replaces Your Authentic Self,” critically examines how modern individuals construct identity through visibility, perception, and social performance rather than lived authenticity.
Title: Profilicity: When your profile replaces yourauthentic self (Narcissism, Spectacle and Simulacrum)
🧠 Core Ideas from the Presentation
Profilicity Defined
Identity is no longer about who we are, but about how we are seen—a shift from inner authenticity to external validation.From Nietzsche to Postmodernity
The classical call to “become who you are” is replaced by the pressure to curate an appealing public profile.Crisis of Authenticity
Modern society has exhausted authenticity, giving rise to identity built on appearance, branding, and recognition.Second-Order Observation
Drawing on Niklas Luhmann, individuals observe themselves through the imagined gaze of others.Authenticity as a Paradox
Ironically, the pursuit of authenticity has fueled collective identity politics, eroding genuine individualism.Narcissism and the Self
Profilicity amplifies narcissistic traits by rewarding spectacle, admiration, and visibility.Nothingness as Resistance
Embracing “nothingness” is proposed as a psychological antidote to narcissism and performative existence.The Social Obstacle
Authenticity is inherently asocial—social expectations and “the Other” obstruct true selfhood
(Sartre’s No Exit, Heidegger’s Das Man).Simulacrum and Spectacle
Analysis of simulacra, integrated spectacle, détournement, and recuperation in digital and media culture.Theoretical Grounding
Anchored in Hans-Georg Moeller’s Beyond Originality: The Birth of Profilicity from the Spirit of Postmodernity (2022).
🌐 Why This Talk Matters
This presentation offers a rare interdisciplinary lens connecting psychology, philosophy, sociology, and media theory. It is especially relevant for mental health professionals examining narcissism, identity disturbance, and the psychological effects of digital culture.
📅 Event Overview
Event: International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026)
Dates: March 23–25, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Singapore & Online)
Website: https://addiction.miconferences.com/
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