In Reply to: LOL. Down is up, because I say so. posted by BluBlood on December 11, 2025 at 20:20:48
and no empathy. They are also more prone to buy into Propaganda.
research suggests narcissists are more prone to believing propaganda and conspiracy theories because their need for superiority, uniqueness, control, and grandiosity aligns with narratives that portray them (or their in-group) as special, victimized, or holding secret knowledge, making them susceptible to information that feeds their inflated self-image, even if false. Their inherent sense of entitlement and distrust (paranoia) also make them reject mainstream facts and embrace alternative explanations that validate their worldview.