The Dark-Ego-Vehicle Principle: Where Social Justice Meets Self-Aggrandizement

In a shocking revelation that will surely send shockwaves through the halls of social justice, a new study has discovered that individuals with higher levels of left-wing authoritarianism are more likely to exhibit narcissistic tendencies. Because, who didn't see that coming? The researchers, Ann Krispenz and Alex Bertrams, have coined the term "dark-ego-vehicle principle" to describe this phenomenon, and we can't help but wonder if they're secretly laughing all the way to the bank.

According to the study, individuals with "dark personalities" – think narcissistic and psychopathic traits – are drawn to social and political activism not because they genuinely care about the cause, but because it provides a convenient vehicle to feed their own ego. It's like they're saying, "Hey, I'm fighting for the greater good, but let's be real, I'm the real hero here." The researchers found that these individuals are more likely to use social media to promote their own brand of activism, replete with hashtags, selfies, and carefully curated outrage.

But here's the kicker: the researchers are not saying that all social justice warriors are narcissists. Oh no, that would be too obvious. Instead, they're suggesting that a certain subset of individuals are using social justice as a means to an end – an end that involves getting more likes, followers, and validation on social media. It's like they're saying, "Hey, I'm fighting for the oppressed, but let's be real, I'm the real oppressed one here."

In conclusion, the dark-ego-vehicle principle is a real thing, folks. It's like the researchers are saying, "Hey, we know you're not really fighting for social justice, but we'll give you a participation trophy anyway." So, the next time you see someone posting about social justice on social media, just remember: they might be fighting for the greater good, or they might just be fighting for their own ego.