Narcissism—a conviction about one’s superiority and entitlement to special treatment—is a robust predictor of belief in conspiracy theories. Recent developments in the study of narcissism suggest that it has three components: antagonism, agentic extraversion, and neuroticism. We also review parallel findings for narcissistic beliefs about one’s social groups. We consider the wider implications this research might have, especially for political leadership. We conclude by discussing outstanding questions about sharing conspiracy theories and other forms of misinformation.
He who does not know the truth is merely a fool. But he who knows it and calls it a lie is a criminal.
Inventions for people are suppressed, inventions against them are promoted.
Bank robbery: an initiative of dilettantes.
