Grandiosity

摘要

We live in a society full of upbeat claims and ego boosts. And that can be just fine... who doesn't like to hear positive messages about how great they are? However, this also means that 'grandiosity' is flourishing. You, the organisation you work for, the group you belong to, what you do, how you consume... all are given a positive, status-enhancing polish. But it's a superficial sheen. It's seductive, promising to fulfil our needs, to give us the good life. Yet there is a strong downside, and to my eyes grandiosity is seriously overrated.