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Book Review: The Gervais Principle

Astral Codex Ten Podcast

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The Paradox of Specialness and Acceptance

The paradox of specialness and acceptance is a delicate balance. Insisting too much on being special can lead to being disliked as a narcissist, while seeking acceptance excessively implies that others are superior. Managing this paradox involves recognizing that everyone is special in their own way. In contrast to the false confidence of the Dunning-Kruger effect, loser delusions are group-maintained through mutual reinforcement of delusions. It is a dynamic where individuals scratch each other's delusions to uphold their overestimation of their worth.

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