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[-] WesternInfidels@feddit.online 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Okay but it says:

It is past time to abandon the term “dark” as a descriptor of antagonistic traits

And this is exactly what I'm suggesting, even if I'm approaching from another angle.

Here's more:

4 Reasons to Ditch the "Dark Triad" Label

Reason 2: Sensationalism

It is true many people love a murder mystery, especially one featuring a seemingly incorrigible protagonist. It’s also true that people are drawn to seemingly charismatic leaders who seem convinced of their own glory, often using this outward charm to advance their own nefarious ends. But these aren’t reasons, the VCU-led research team says, for psychology to dignify the dark triad concept with an attention-grabbing label.

Unbelievably, titles of published articles in the psychology literature will often adopt wording that seems more appropriate for a TV show or horror film: “The Making of Darth Vader…”, “Creatures of the Night,” and “Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire.”

this post was submitted on 29 Jun 2026
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