lack of empathy, and need for admiration. Everyday use: Often refers to being vain or self-centered—very different from NPD. Why We Fall for It It’s quick and shareable. It taps into our curiosity about ourselves. It plays on confirmation bias and the Barnum Effect,
(believing vague traits apply to us). The Bigger Picture Memes like this aren’t harmful by themselves, but they: Oversimplify serious conditions Spread misinformation Risk reinforcing stereotypes.
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I woke up one morning to find my disaster of a kitchen spotless. I live alone with my two kids, and no one else has a key,…
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Life is full of hilarious little challenges, from misguided directions to language slip-ups. Take the driver who thought “yield” signs were asking passengers to raise their hands….
