In today’s society, rising narcissism, particularly among the youth, is troublingly correlated with escalating rates of depression. The phenomenon is aggravated by social networks that glorify self-promotion, fostering aspirations to become influencers. This cultural evolution marks a departure from traditional values of humility and public service in politics, favoring self-interest instead. Behavioral science posits that extreme self-focus, while once advantageous for survival, now paradoxically contributes to widespread unhappiness, indicating a dangerous intersection of cultural trends and mental health in the modern world.
The increased focus on self, while evolutionarily advantageous, has turned into a primary source of unhappiness in today's society, exacerbated by our narcissistic culture.
The rise of influencers and performative politics highlights a shift away from modesty and public service towards self-interest, reflecting changes in societal values since the late 1970s.
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