Tag Archives: narcissism

Never let people who want power/think they deserve it actually HAVE power.

Posted on March 20, 2013 by dwighttowers

From the FT Can we have too much self-esteem? At worst, high self-esteem can turn into narcissism. Jean Twenge, one of the main researchers in the field, goes as far as talking of an epidemic of narcissism, in which people … Continue reading →

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Ungrateful wretches and… the planning fallacy?!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by dwighttowers

How am I ungrateful? Let me count the ways… I have a meaningful and challenging paid job, that has status attached to it, a high degree of autonomy, scope for personal and professional development. I have my “activist” (unpaid) job, … Continue reading →

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Narcissistic? Moi?

Posted on March 1, 2011 by dwighttowers

So this clip below, from an interview with the authors of “The Narcissism Epidemic” sits neatly alongside other critiques of the “reality” of reality television. With celebrities, you watch the Real Housewives of New York City [or] My Super Sweet … Continue reading →

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