Ginevra Drinka, PhD

Yep, caused by rich psychopaths

The AI bubble is so big it's propping up the US economy (for now) Plus how American professors are fighting back against the AI onslaught, a backlash over AI models in Vogue, and more.

Analysts show that capital expenditures on AI were so big over the last 6 months they added more to the GDP than *all consumer spending*. That growth is offsetting pain from the tariffs and slow job growth.

So the AI bubble may be propping up the whole US economy. What happens if and when it pops?

Brought to you by the #darktriad aka #narcissism, #machiavellianism and #psychopathy

Sitting here thinking about how the term “civilisation” is a product of elite capture/propaganda

I spent like 17 years as an evangelical Christian after a teenage conversion, even though I knew better, because church people made me feel loved and wanted.

You are not immune from propaganda. And thinking you are is likely to make you more susceptible.

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The real battleground isn’t climate models or AI alone—it’s human psychology, especially in those who lead. Recognizing and counteracting Dark Triad dynamics could be the linchpin in avoiding collapse.

Kemp’s message: if Goliath—the elite, manipulative, narcissistic force—is unchecked, self-termination seems likely. But the story also hinges on collective moral clarity and structural change. 10/10

At its core: collapse isn’t destiny. The Dark Triad isn’t universal—changes in social systems can reduce its expression. Building institutions that reward empathy, cooperation and egalitarian norms counters the worst impulses. 9/10

His prescriptions are radical yet minimalist: decentralize elite power, cap wealth, institute citizen assemblies—and above all, reject the exploitative psychology at the core. In his words: “Don’t be a dick” 8/10

In Kemp’s narrative, today’s “agents of doom”—think corporate oligarchs, tech giants, fossil‑fuel barons—are not disembodied systems but humanized versions of the Dark Triad on steroids. 7/10

Moreover, environmental and societal stressors amplify these traits. A recent 2025 study across 183 countries found that corruption, poverty, violence, and inequality heighten the prevalence of Dark Factor personality traits among citizens. 6/10

This echoes research showing the Dark Triad correlates with social dysfunction: low agreeableness, aggression, antisocial behaviors—all detrimental in leadership contexts. 5/10

Throughout history—from the Maya to Rome to Han China—rising inequality precedes collapse. Those steering the ship were often individuals wielding Dark Triad psychology. 4/10

Kemp argues that these traits are not peripheral quirks—they are causal forces driving collapse. Elites high in Dark Triad traits extract resources, enforce inequality, and erode societal resilience. 3/10

The Dark Triad traits—narcissism (grandiosity, empathy deficit), Machiavellianism (manipulation & cynicism), and psychopathy (impulsivity, remorselessness)—are widely studied and defined in modern psychology. 2/10

‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished

🧵 Dr. Luke Kemp’s Goliath’s Curse maps 5,000 years of societal collapse. The modern “Goliath”—our global civilization—is propelled by rulers who embody the Dark Triad: psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism. 1/10 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Not every “visionary” is a narcissist but narcissists love the label.
If the vision doesn’t make room for other people’s voices, it’s not vision.
It’s ego with a pitch deck.

#narcissism #narcissisticleadership #leadership

My 5 yo is gonna be really upset

Older adults make up 1 in 5 suicides in Wisconsin. Here’s what can be done to fix that. Isolation and health problems are among the complex factors driving older adult suicides, while possible solutions include senior-centered community organizations, improving Medicare mental health …

“What’s unique about older white men is that many of them are not very socially adept. When they retire, they’re not quite sure what to do with their lives … and feel like they’re not doing anything meaningful and start to wonder, ‘What’s the point of living?’” — Dr. Kenneth Robbins, psychiatrist

Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation

New research shows that people who care less about others and have weaker reasoning skills are more likely to engage in online political debates.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

It’s the exact same phenomenon as Amazon saying employees should experiment with AI to eventually outsource their jobs to AI. It’s a complete psychological conflict. Bonkers these ppl are in power

Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Online debates dominated by ppl with low cognitive ability and high psychopathy.

A Prominent OpenAI Investor Appears to Be Suffering a ChatGPT-Related Mental Health Crisis, His Peers Say Bedrock co-founder Geoff Lewis has posted increasingly troubling content on social media, drawing concern from friends in the industry.

Take care of yourself, and others. AI keeps getting creepier. futurism.com/openai-inves...

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Yep we’ve been in an abusive relationship with our country for quite some time

Helping #leaders build emotional maturity is absolutely critical in today’s #volatile world. #Coaching is an important tool to help leaders gain the insight they need to be effective

#badass

I’m going to #NYC for the first time since pre-pandemic! I have one free afternoon. What should I do? (Keep recs to lower Manhattan only please!)

AI is causing a veritable Dunning-Kruger *epidemic* in Silicon Valley

Why do ageing rates vary by country? Massive study says politics play a part Social inequality and the decay of democratic institutions are linked to accelerated ageing — but education seems to slow the process.

🌍 Is ageing political?

A global study finds people age faster in countries with more inequality, weaker democracies, and more pollution. Education helps slow the process.

Stress and unfairness may be ageing us, literally.

🔗 doi.org/10.1038/d415...

#SciComm #Ageing 🧪