narcissism

The “Conversation Hijacker”: People Who Make Every Topic About Them

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They don’t listen. They pivot. They steal the mic—then act offended when you stop talking. You start a conversation. They finish it—about themselves. Not loudly. Not always rudely. Sometimes they even seem interested… for about six seconds. Then comes the pivot. And suddenly your story is their story, your problem is their problem, your news … Read more

Protest as Performance: The Selfie Activist Problem

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When protest becomes content, clarity disappears — and the “movement” turns into a personal-brand audition. Protest-as-Performance: The Selfie Activist Problem There’s a difference between conviction and costume. Real conviction looks boring. It looks like work. It looks like someone who can explain—clearly, in one paragraph—what they want, what policy they’re trying to change, and what … Read more