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·June 28, 2021·4 min read

Traits of a Troll: Research Reveals Motives of Internet Trolling

Individuals with dark triad personality traits, including narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, combined with feeling schadenfreude, taking pleasure from the misfortune of others, are more likely to indulge in internet trolling.

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·May 15, 2021·8 min read

From Psychopaths to ‘Everyday Sadists’: Why Do Humans Harm the Harmless?

Researchers investigate why some people take pleasure in hurting more vulnerable people.

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Traits of a Troll: Research Reveals Motives of Internet Trolling

From Psychopaths to ‘Everyday Sadists’: Why Do Humans Harm the Harmless?

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Traits of a Troll: Research Reveals Motives of Internet Trolling

From Psychopaths to ‘Everyday Sadists’: Why Do Humans Harm the Harmless?

Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Those with Deafness

Forever Chemicals May Disrupt Brain Development

Kids Outsmart AI in Puzzle Game That Builds Critical Thinking

Drug-Coated Neural Implants Reduce Immune Rejection

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