Re:Narcissism is rampant, so how do we address it?
by 0x20cowboy on Thursday May 19, 2022 @06:59PM
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The worst book I’ve ever read in my life (that made me lose almost all my faith in humanity) but describes how manipulative people behave is “The 48 laws of power”.
I wish I hadn’t read it, but at least I know.
I recommend reading some Taoist or Stoic books after to keep from becoming deeply depressed.
Re:Narcissism is rampant, so how do we address it?
by robonerd on Thursday May 19, 2022 @07:18PM
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There are some good lessons in Art of War that I think are broadly applicable, particularly the admonishment against making others feel like they've been backed into a corner. Give people an out, some way to save face, and you can avoid a lot of drama.
Re:Narcissism is rampant, so how do we address it?
by daenz on Friday May 20, 2022 @01:20AM
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I'd echo the 48 laws of power. It gives a good insight into the common power games. A sibling comment had a bad experience with it, I was fine with it, but YMMV
Re:Narcissism is rampant, so how do we address it?
by ducttapecrown on Thursday May 19, 2022 @06:54PM
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Read history books, like a biography of Julius Caesar.
Read critical theory like the Communist Manifesto and read about the work of Foucault.
Read critical history books like Why Nations Fail and A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn.
Some philosophy like Aristotle's Politics, Kant's categorical imperative and Rawl's veil of ignorance are also helpful I think.
Other than just being aware and observant and learning through experience, are there any good resources for this? "Art of War" maybe? Something from fields like psychology or sociology?