Experiencing the Dark Triad
- Hamid Rafizadeh
- Oct 21, 2020
- 1 min read
As I was remembering the dark triad personality model, all I could see was Mr. Trump as its prime practitioner. He is a bald man and look at how he creates a turban of hair on top of his head to give the appearance of the young. In his lust for power he is destroying every institutional aspect of the society. Just look at what he has done to the election system. And on psychopathy, just look at how he persists with organizing large crowds of admirers that do not wear masks and do not socially distance in middle of a pandemic, thus most antisocial and egocentric.
Welcome to experiencing the dark triad!
Your point about how certain personality traits, often perceived negatively, can paradoxically drive specific forms of success really resonated. It highlights the critical distinction between traits and intent, and how context heavily influences their impact. I've observed this particularly in high-stakes environments where decisiveness, even at the cost of empathy, is sometimes rewarded short-term. However, identifying and truly understanding these complex traits in ourselves or others can be challenging, often requiring more than just surface-level observation. For those looking to delve deeper into self-assessment and gain a clearer picture, taking a comprehensive Dark Triad test can offer invaluable insights.
For educational purposes, the Dark Triad Personality Test is a fascinating tool. It shows you how these three distinct but related traits are measured.