Send us a text A missed title at a conference shouldn’t spark a crisis of identity—yet for Elena, a decorated senior research fellow, it did. We follow that sharp sting and instant correction to uncover a deeper pattern: when confidence depends on credentials, minor slights can feel like existential threats. Using a vivid case from Aponte’s “The Mask of Credentials,” we explore how ego maintenance becomes brittle, how vulnerable narcissism hides behind quiet competence, and why the chase for ...
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Send us a text A missed title at a conference shouldn’t spark a crisis of identity—yet for Elena, a decorated senior research fellow, it did. We follow that sharp sting and instant correction to uncover a deeper pattern: when confidence depends on credentials, minor slights can feel like existential threats. Using a vivid case from Aponte’s “The Mask of Credentials,” we explore how ego maintenance becomes brittle, how vulnerable narcissism hides behind quiet competence, and why the chase for ...
The Unfolding Crisis: Analyzing the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
Thinking 2 Think
21 minutes
1 year ago
The Unfolding Crisis: Analyzing the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
Send us a text In this urgent and insightful episode of "Thinking 2 Think," we delve into the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. We explore how the intense demonizing rhetoric and legal battles have fueled a dangerous emotional and mental state among the population. We'll analyze the role of political figures in creating an environment ripe for such violence and discuss the potential dangers if this political escalation cont...
Thinking 2 Think
Send us a text A missed title at a conference shouldn’t spark a crisis of identity—yet for Elena, a decorated senior research fellow, it did. We follow that sharp sting and instant correction to uncover a deeper pattern: when confidence depends on credentials, minor slights can feel like existential threats. Using a vivid case from Aponte’s “The Mask of Credentials,” we explore how ego maintenance becomes brittle, how vulnerable narcissism hides behind quiet competence, and why the chase for ...
