Trump does not get humiliated.

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44. Psychopaths do feel shame -- but not "normal" shame

Google AI provided a halfway decent explanation.

Psychopaths experience a deep shame, but it stems from their own perceived weaknesses, not from harming others. Unlike typical shame, which arises from violating social norms, their shame is triggered when they are exposed as vulnerable, weak, or helpless, or when they fail to achieve a goal. Research suggests this shame is linked to their psychopathic traits, especially when their facade of power and control is threatened.

What causes this shame?

Exposure of weakness: Psychopaths feel shame when their carefully constructed image of power and control is shattered, revealing vulnerability, desperation, or helplessness.

Failure: They experience shame and anger when they fail to achieve a goal, especially if it makes them look weak or incompetent.

Lack of accountability: Their shame is not for the harm they cause, but for being caught or failing, which they may then project onto others by blaming them.

How this differs from typical shame

Typical shame: In most people, shame is a reaction to violating moral or social standards, leading to remorse for hurting others.

Psychopathic shame: A psychopath's shame is a self-focused emotion related to their own perceived failures and vulnerabilities, not empathy for their victims.

Other emotional responses

Lack of guilt for harming others: Psychopaths do not feel guilt or shame for hurting others; instead, they may rationalize their actions.

Fear and anger: They fear being exposed by people who are mentally stronger than they are or who they cannot control, which can lead to anger.

Emotional suffering: Despite their often-unempathetic nature, psychopaths can experience emotional pain from things like separation, divorce, or dissatisfaction with their own actions.