As we consider infrastructure spending, we should look beyond bridges and roads. We might think of the human brain as democracy’s infrastructure. To protect American democracy, we should create an education system that helps all students transcend ignorance and gullibility. We must protect America from the fraudulent claims of charismatic charlatans, paranoid conspiracy theorists, science […]
Ronald F. Ettinger
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Narcissism and gullibility
Before the election of Donald Trump I warned voters of the perils of narcissism among political leaders. I concluded with the following sentence: “Sadly, gullible individuals are especially vulnerable to the extraordinary claims and charm of a charismatic narcissist. Be careful out there.” The events surrounding the Charlottesville tragedy suggest the need for follow-up warnings […]
