A new study may explain what motivates the ‘self-focused nature of social media’ – and people who constantly post selfies on Instagram. From surveys of nearly 300 people, US psychologists found that narcissistic behaviour is linked to what they call ‘vulnerable narcissism’. Vulnerable narcissism can manifest itself as self-promoting behaviours – such as constant selfies … Read more
Three days after Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the United States Capitol, the sense of shock has not faded. For more than two centuries, that vast white dome has been one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, a symbol not merely of the promise of the American Dream, but of the integrity of Western democracy. Here, … Read more
Ricky Gervais says social media breeds ‘uber narcissism’ and is fooling an entire generation that getting Instagram likes makes their lives worthwhile Ricky Gervais made the comments on Fearne Cotton’s ‘Happy Place’ podcast He urged followers not to be downhearted by seemingly perfect influence lives Gervais told Fearne: ‘You know what, everyone just do what … Read more