Algernoq comments on Cognitive Biases due to a Narcissistic Parent, Illustrated by HPMOR Quotations - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Algernoq 26 May 2014 09:31:07PM 3 points [-]

If you read a list of narcissistic traits, you will see that self-awareness, understanding others, and desire to know the truth are not there. In other words, a narcissist may or may not be self-aware, understand others, or want to know the truth.

Harry is self-aware but is also self-obsessed, understands people but is also selfish, and accurately perceives science but is also grandiose.