In the age of social media, how do you best deal with narciss tic friends? And also just in general, like in our culture now, are we trending toward that because of circumstance? I think the best evidence suggests there is no difference between now and previous generations in terms of narcism. The more avenues you have for some one to express themselves, the more quickly you can judge their personality more accurately.
A few personal updates from your internet dad and then … WHO ARE WE? This one is a banger, folks. Personality researcher & psychology professor Dr. Simine Vazire dishes about introverts, extroverts, self-esteem, sociopaths, neuroticism, conscientiousness, Buzzfeed quizzes, yearbook inscriptions, trusting people, screwing up your kids, acting like your parents, changing personality traits through therapy or medication and astrology being put to the test. Also, Alie finds out what kind of dog she is. And thanks you for your #CritterPicforGrandpod.
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