Editing Covert Narcissists

==Special Types of Covert Narcissists==
===Enlightened Technologists===
* '''Overview''': Covert narcissists who present themselves as masters of both technology and spirituality, subtly belittling others for their incomplete understanding.
* '''Tactics''': Dismiss others’ interpretations as basic, positioning themselves as gatekeepers of true technological enlightenment.
* '''Factions''': [[Technomancer Collectives]]

===Occult Technophiles===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who claim to have deeper, esoteric knowledge of technological symbols, undermining others by suggesting they don’t understand the mystical side of tech.
* '''Tactics''': Use occult language to confuse and belittle others, claiming a superior understanding of tech-mysticism.
* '''Factions''': [[Technomancer Collectives]]

===Tech-Philanthropist Narcissists===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who act as if they are single-handedly pushing decentralization forward, demanding recognition for their efforts.
* '''Tactics''': Present others' contributions as too small or idealistic, while claiming their own work is the only practical path to success.
* '''Factions''': [[Decentralized Web Enthusiasts]]

===Crypto Gurus===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who boast about their success in crypto, dismissing others as amateurs or novices.
* '''Tactics''': Use their financial gains to assert their superiority in understanding cryptocurrencies.
* '''Factions''': [[Cryptocurrency Privacy Advocates]]

===Real Visionaries===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who claim to have grander visions for utopia, undermining existing movements by implying they are shallow compared to their plans.
* '''Tactics''': Frame criticisms as constructive but constantly one-up others by revealing their own "far superior" visions.
* '''Factions''': [[The Zeitgeist Movement]], [[The Venus Project]]

===I Was There First Narcissists===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who claim to have been part of a movement long before it became popular, dismissing newer ideas as unnecessary.
* '''Tactics''': Belittle newer members by claiming they’ve "already done" or understood things before others even arrived.
* '''Factions''': [[The Zeitgeist Movement]], [[The Venus Project]]

===Community Saviors===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who position themselves as the sole savior of a mutual aid community, downplaying collective efforts and demanding admiration.
* '''Tactics''': Present others’ contributions as insignificant compared to their own heroic efforts.
* '''Factions''': [[Mutual Aid Networks]]

===Ethical Purists===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who insist they are ethically superior, subtly shaming others in mutual aid groups for not living up to their extreme moral standards.
* '''Tactics''': Criticize others for being morally compromised while positioning themselves as paragons of ethical behavior.
* '''Factions''': [[Mutual Aid Networks]]

===Preppers Narcissists===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who pride themselves on extreme survivalist skills, belittling others for not being as prepared or hardcore.
* '''Tactics''': Mock off-grid solutions that rely on any technology or external resources, framing themselves as true survivalists.
* '''Factions''': [[Off-Grid Living Communities]]

===Eco-Perfectionists===
* '''Overview''': Narcissists who believe their environmental practices are flawless, subtly undermining others by claiming they aren’t doing enough to live sustainably.
* '''Tactics''': Constantly critique minor infractions in others' sustainable practices, presenting themselves as the ultimate environmentalists.
* '''Factions''': [[Off-Grid Living Communities]], [[Radical Environmentalist Movements]]