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Psychology says people with 'Dark Triad' personality traits often appear charming before revealing their true natureThe Dark Triad combines narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, influencing interpersonal interactions. These traits can lead to man...
Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopherNiccolò Machiavelli’s widely shared quote, “The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom,” reflects on the limit...
Psychology warning: Are you being manipulated in your relationship without realizing it? 5 Machiavellian secrets influencing your emotional balanceThe psychology of manipulation shows that it is often subtle behaviors, rather than obvious actions, that shape emotional dynamics in moder...
Is your child hearing 'yes' too often? Get ready for dark personality traits: 5 parenting habits that has negative effect on kidsA new study published in Current Psychology suggests that children who grow up with highly indulgent parenting and few limits may be more l...
Psychologists noticed that adults who grew up in “high-performance” homes often share one odd habit, and it shows up in how they treat their email inbox like a moral scoreboard they have to win every single dayFor many, an email inbox transcends mere communication; it symbolizes the weight of childhood expectations to excel and sidestep failures. ...
Psychology says people who seem unusually perceptive about others aren’t just naturally intuitive: They’ve quietly built mental habits that help them read situations before others notice themCertain individuals possess an innate knack for deciphering social nuances. Research in psychology indicates that this ability stems from c...
Quote of the day by Niccolo Machiavelli: 'He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to...' - Italian political philosopher’s powerful insight on leadershipItalian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, a Renaissance thinker, emphasized practical leadership over idealism, arguing that rulers must be ...
Word of the day - MachiavellianMachiavellian describes cunning, strategic, and manipulative behavior. This term highlights actions prioritizing results over morality. It ...
Pitch the blame on the pitch, of courseCricket pitches often become the scapegoat when home teams lose Test matches. Groundsmen are accused of preparing surfaces to favor their t...
The beast of double meaning: Why ambiguity in language rattles the overly literalA judge's comment about an accused's anti-war stance highlights the suspicion surrounding double meanings. For some, ambiguity in language ...
In praise of mumblers, and understatersIn a world filled with noise, being soft-spoken has its advantages. The article uses the example of a prime minister who accomplished much ...
It's cool to be nice, gentlemen champsIndia's cricket team shines as a beacon of sportsmanship and integrity in a world rife with alpha personalities and cutthroat competition. ...
Why we are all Kissingerians nowThe combination of war-war and jaw-jaw is less Churchillian, and more Bismarckian, in that both German natives (the former US secretary of ...
We are what we like to watch?Those who like villains in movies or TV tend to be so themselves, avers a study.
Who’s afraid of the big bad boss?The dark bosses are looked at through the three characteristics called the Dark Triad: Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy.
Donald trumps Hitler on psychopathic traits testTrump outstripped Hitler on factors including social influence & fearlessness, while the Nazi dictator scored higher on cold-heartedness.
Havoc created in name of cow protection: Sitaram YechuryHe said the PM Modi should come to the House and assert categorically that those who violate law, action will be taken against them.
'House of Cards' renewed for a fifth season by NetflixThe renewal comes ahead of the season four debut of the show on March 4.
Machiavellian simplification: Both BJP and Congress bandy about falsehoods aimed at manipulating votersBJP makes Congress's corruption its major electoral plank and welcomes back B S Yeddyurappa, former Karnataka CM who resigned on corruption...
Maintain brotherhood: Hurriyat Conference to people"Some elements for vote bank politics are hell-bent to sow seeds of communalism in the state," Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani said.