This week: why narcissists don't make for good democrats, the value of an empty mind, and whether or not you should have (had) kids. THE DEMOCRATIC PERSONALITY For me, one of the most surprising and depressing aspects of the political upheavals of recent times is how shallow our understanding and attachment to democracy is - how willing people are to throw its norms overboard in pursuit of their interests, or their side's victory. It has made me ponder the personal traits that go along an acceptance that societies should make room for different points of view. Democracy isn't just a political system - it's a mindset, a disposition. So I was interested to come across this study of how personality is linked to support for democracy - I haven't read the full paper but
Will you stay in our lovers' story?
Will you stay in our lovers' story?
Will you stay in our lovers' story?
This week: why narcissists don't make for good democrats, the value of an empty mind, and whether or not you should have (had) kids. THE DEMOCRATIC PERSONALITY For me, one of the most surprising and depressing aspects of the political upheavals of recent times is how shallow our understanding and attachment to democracy is - how willing people are to throw its norms overboard in pursuit of their interests, or their side's victory. It has made me ponder the personal traits that go along an acceptance that societies should make room for different points of view. Democracy isn't just a political system - it's a mindset, a disposition. So I was interested to come across this study of how personality is linked to support for democracy - I haven't read the full paper but