In a world where compassion is often celebrated as the pinnacle of human virtue, it’s crucial to distinguish between genuine altruism and its deceptive counterpart: altruistic narcissism. This subtle yet significant difference can have profound impacts on relationships, communities, and even society at large.
Recent studies have shown that approximately 6% of the population exhibits narcissistic traits, with a subset of these individuals displaying what psychologists term as “altruistic narcissism.” This phenomenon has gained increasing attention in recent
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