Key points

High dark traits may skew social perception.

Narcissism can impact memory and learning due to excessive self-focus during social interactions.

Addressing narcissistic behavior may require modifying self-related cognitive biases.

Riddle: How many narcissists does it take to change a lightbulb? (Answer at the end.)

Loki, the shrewd villain in the Marvel Universe, was gifted with a scepter that acted as a mind control device, allowing him to influence others’ thoughts to serve his own interests. Unbeknownst to him, though, it secretly backfires, influencing his own mind by continuously fueling his hatred of his brother Thor and of all the inhabitants of Earth. It even contaminates the memories of his childhood :

Thor: We were raised together, we played together, we fou

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