Being transparent and tactful in our modern age is not an easy task — people are often offended by the truth, and many of us choose to sugarcoat it to prevent rocking the boat. However, constantly trying to please others leads to a gradual loss of your own identity, and being transparent...
The Machiavellians' "Cool Syndrome": They Experience Intensive Feelings but Have Difficulties in Expressing Their Emotions However, we also found that they cannot express their emotions as subtly and precisely as others. We argue that this is exactly the deficit that can ... L Szijjarto,T Bere...
Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Podcast:Play in new window|Download|Embed So what’s James’ endgame anyway? And what’s the deal with the Lord of the Rings? And can you be pro-freedom if you’re for mandatory vaccines? Good questions! Find out the answers to...
Now, don't get me wrong. Emotional context is not merely about sentimental attachment; it's also about expectations. The phrase can set up expectations for the upcoming interaction, making it a precursor to either disappointment or fulfillment. When someone says they can't wait to see you, ...
which appeared to stem from specific emotional problems — anhedonia (the inability to feel pleasure), being one example. One of thetelltale signs of a Machiavellian personalityis also the correlation with less altruistic behavior as a result of that inability of thebrain to truly to feel empathy...
I start to do some word association with them, but we quickly go deep and take a hard, illuminating look at Big Tech. This is a great conversation for those of us who regularly engage with tech platforms but maybe who don’t understand their motivations, what they’re up to next, and...
May’s frequent smiles have the coy triumphal quality of someone who is executing a Machiavellian plan successfully. Nor is there any sign of her wavering for this very day (20 July) the Tory supporting Daily Telegraph reports that May is preparing to “go down fighting” in her attempt to...
Social interactions are the bread and butter of daily life, so mastering them is key. That doesn’t mean that you have to get Machiavellian about it and try to manipulate people into doing your bidding. Instead, it’s all about having empathy, understanding their unique perspective, a...
“Reflect on what happens when a terrible winter blizzard strikes. You hear the weather warning but probably fail to act on it. The sky darkens. Then the storm hits with full fury, and the air is a howling whiteness. One by one, your links to the machine age break down. Electricity ...
This appeal is rooted in the freedom such arrangements offer. Participants are not bound by the expectations that typically come with dating or being in a relationship, such as the need for constant communication, emotional support, or future planning together. Instead, they enjoy the benefits of...