Science news of the day thread.

[Sean Hayden]

—facts!

[pErvinalia]

Which Country Is Most Narcissistic? Global Study Finds Surprises — Germany Tops List, U.S. Does Not

Accusations of rampant narcissism are common today, and some worry the word is losing its meaning. But a large cross-cultural study suggests narcissistic traits—characterized by low empathy, inflated self-regard, attention-seeking, and competitiveness—are widespread and follow consistent demographic patterns around the world.

Large-Scale, Cross-Cultural Analysis

A team of researchers analyzed responses from more than 45,000 participants across 53 countries to measure grandiose narcissism, the form marked by self-promotion, status-seeking, and interpersonal dominance. Their results were published in the journal Self and Identity and challenged several common assumptions about where narcissism is most prevalent.

https://www.crbcnews.com/articles/6946a ... b8f453e054

Isn't Trump of German heritage?