Intellectuals Are Narcissists

Stream of Subconsciousness · Aug 4, 2023 · 20m

“The influence of narcissism on so many aspects of science calls into question [its] very objectivity.” — Bruno Lamaitre, quoted in The GuardianAcademics tend toward the pretentious, but express different attitudes in different fields. I used to wonder why some fields had exploitative hierarchies, and others less so. I assumed it had some functional or historical precedent. I now believe it’s personal: people are attracted to these fields because the professional behavior suits their personalities…I’m glad I became a therapist. I now engage deeply with people with whom I have nothing in…