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