#re: biographies.

[screechingcheesecakecheesecake]

JackLeela you have to stop. Your love too true. Your yearning too different. Your romance too fated. They'll kill you

[letterful]

— GYÖRGY LUKÁCS, from The Theory of the Novel, trans. Anna Bostock.

[stanislawkowalski]

OLDER NASTKA takes names and souls.

[catilinas]

reading history abt the years leading up to a historical figure’s death is so fucked up and evil because i am CONSTANTLY thinking oh shit oh fuck marcus tullius cicero is doomed he only has five months to live he is going to die on 7th december 43 bce and he doesn’t even KNOW!!!

[danganrevolution]

Noriaki's charm attract many to him, but his commitment to the pursuit of truth makes him difficult to read. Even still, he still remains affable. Would you trust this eccentric Ultimate Investigator?

[astxrwar]

hm. thought too hard about 50+ y.o. gray-haired senator bucky. have to lie down

[all-rock-and-roll-is-homosexual]

📸: Gie Knaeps

scanned by me from Suede the Illustrated Biography by Nick Wise

[zabojcanocy]

Beginning of the story

Patient Name: Alexander "Alex" Kim Age: 32 Occupation: Financial Analyst Date of Evaluation: September 15, 2024

Presenting Problem:

Alexander Kim, a 32-year-old financial analyst, has been apprehended in connection with multiple homicides. His arrest has necessitated a thorough psychiatric evaluation to assess his mental health status and determine any potential influence of psychiatric disorders on his criminal behavior.

Background Information:

Alex Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, into a well-off family with high expectations for academic and professional success. His upbringing was marked by a strong emphasis on achievement, but there were no notable indicators of mental illness or criminal behavior within his immediate family. However, Alex exhibited troubling behaviors from a young age, including a fascination with violence and a lack of emotional connection with peers.

He completed his education with distinction and secured a position as a financial analyst. Despite his outward success, he maintained a secret life characterized by a series of violent crimes.

Clinical Presentation:

Alex presents with a demeanour that is superficially calm and controlled, often masking a deeper emotional detachment. His responses during the evaluation are characterised by a cold, rational quality. While he is articulate and capable of engaging in normal conversation, his affect remains flat and devoid of warmth. He exhibits an unsettling level of composure when discussing his crimes.

Symptoms and Behavioral Patterns:

Lack of Empathy: Alex demonstrates a profound lack of empathy. He discusses his victims in a detached manner, often focusing on logistical details rather than the human impact of his actions. His responses reveal a striking inability to connect emotionally with the suffering he has caused.

Superficial Charm: Alex uses charm as a means of manipulation. His interactions are characterized by a veneer of politeness and affability, which conceals his true intentions. This superficial charm has likely contributed to his ability to avoid detection for so long.

Grandiosity: Alex displays a sense of grandiosity. He believes himself to be exceptional and above the law, viewing his actions as justified by his perceived superiority. This sense of entitlement is evident in his justifications for his crimes.

Lack of Remorse: Alex exhibits a notable absence of remorse. He rationalizes his behavior with a cold, analytical approach, devoid of genuine emotional regret. His explanations for his actions are logical but lack any sign of personal guilt or moral conflict.

Manipulative Behavior: Alex's behavior is marked by strategic manipulation. He uses deceit to maintain control over his environment and relationships, demonstrating a calculated approach to achieving his goals without regard for others.

Antisocial Behavior: Alex has a history of antisocial behavior, including premeditated murder. His crimes reflect a pattern of disregard for societal norms and laws, characterized by careful planning and execution.

Diagnostic Impression:

Primary Diagnosis: Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) Secondary Diagnosis: Psychopathy (as indicated by Hare’s Psychopathy Checklist-Revised - PCL-R)

Treatment Recommendations:

Psychiatric Intervention:

Ongoing psychiatric evaluation to monitor Alex’s mental state and assess for any comorbid conditions, such as mood disorders.

Potential pharmacological intervention to address symptoms if mood disturbances or other co-occurring conditions are identified.

Therapeutic Interventions:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors. Focus on modifying antisocial tendencies and improving insight into the impact of his actions.

Specialized therapy to target manipulative behaviors and attempt to foster a sense of empathy, though the efficacy may be limited given his psychopathic traits.

Behavioral Management:

Structured environment within a secure facility to minimize opportunities for manipulation and ensure safety for both Alex and others.

Regular risk assessments to monitor for any potential threats of self-harm or harm to others.

Legal and Ethical Considerations:

Coordination with legal authorities to ensure adherence to legal standards and ethical treatment protocols.

Comprehensive documentation of Alex’s psychiatric condition and any insights gained during therapy that may impact legal proceedings.

Prognosis:

Alex Kim’s prognosis is guarded due to his entrenched personality disorders and lack of motivation for change. Given the severity and persistence of his antisocial traits, significant improvement in behavior or thought patterns is unlikely. The focus will remain on managing symptoms, ensuring safety, and providing a thorough understanding of his psychological profile for legal purposes.

[horror-aesthete]

The Wicker Man, 1973, dir. Robin Hardy

[sounwise]

When people are famous enough to be written about in the media, they develop two selves. One is the self they possess, the other is the hologram that they read about. For more than half a century, Paul McCartney has read about himself as if there were a separate, fictional character with the same name. When I met him one afternoon in 1989, he had just received a new biography of himself. It left him perplexed: “I’ve read a bit this morning, someone sent me one to autograph. And it’s this silly book. Why should I endorse it with my signature? It’s like signing a bootleg. It’s funny. How do you explain to people who you are? If someone says I’m a megalomaniac … you know? I think, I bet I’m not. “Like those stories about me trying to get Stuart [Sutcliffe] out of the group, to become bass player. I got lumbered with bass player. I had to ring George up and say, ‘Hey George, what do you remember, did I push Stu out of the group?’ He says, ‘No, you got lumbered, you were the only one who’d do it.’ Ah, that’s what I thought it was. “You’re constantly trying to remember if you’re OK or not. I hate justifying myself. I remember looking at George Martin once: ‘George, are we really gonna have to keep justifying ourselves?’ He said, ‘Yeah. Forever.’ You can never rest on your laurels. And it’s just as well really. I don’t particularly want to rest on them. It’s probably why I’m touring, making new albums.”

[—from Conversations With McCartney, Paul Du Noyer]

[arkaniist]

so is now a good time to point out that oppenheimer probably didn't actually try to kill his professor and that was made up for the book, or.

"The part I like the least is this poison apple reference, which was a problem in American Prometheus. If you read American Prometheus carefully enough, the authors say, 'We don't really know if it happened.' There's no record of him trying to kill somebody. That's a really serious accusation and it's historical revision. There's not a single enemy or friend of Robert Oppenheimer who heard that during his life and considered it to be true. American Prometheus got it from some references talking about a spring break trip, and all the original reporters of that story -- there was only two maybe three -- reported that they didn't know what Robert Oppenheimer was talking about. Unfortunately, American Prometheus summarizes that as Robert Oppenheimer tried to kill his teacher and then they [acknowledge that] maybe there's this doubt."

- Charles Oppenheimer (via Time Magazine interview)

[transsexualism]

i think if chaikovskiy smoked weed it would cure whatever was wrong with him. anxiety disorder diagnosis and edibles and his social circle would no longer be limited to his fag hag and his gay brother

[stanislawkowalski]

TEENS

if only Nastka's father showed him what a parental love truly is. what a wonderful childhood he would have !!

[liu-anhuaming]

i accidentally kinda gave my mandarin tutor homework last night?

we were finishing our lesson, and she asked what i planned to do after, so i told her i'd probably read a bit then go to bed. we got to chatting about reading, and she asked if i set a goal for how many books i read each month. i told her i only set a yearly goal, and that even though i'd set a higher goal of 60 this year i've almost reached it already

my tutor started going on about how she can't even finish one book in a month, and was promising me she was gonna make an effort to finish her current book before the end of the month and like

i feel bad?? i didn't mean to stress her out like this TT

[danganrevolution]

Loved by the people and acclaimed by media. Yumiko cares about what's right, and will fight for it! Last but not least of the participants, the Ultimate Politician~

[bcofl0ve]

also new followers from the hbo war/history side…if any of you have ever been into american rev history/amrev war tumblr we really need to be buddies LOL i was very in it as a teenager thru my interest in *shudders* hamilton but. i need someone who sees my vision when i say gale reminds of john laurens and the buck/bucky dynamic of laurens and hamilton’s relationship.

eta

is this not sooo egan??? the dick joke and all???