The Facebook Narcissist by Lena Derhally (HCI Books)

A good portion of our days are spent on social media and this book's intention is to identify and understand narcissistic traits that may present on social media.

Online platforms are the perfect breeding ground for vanity and self-obsession, yet not everybody are narcissists. Social media is one of the easier ways to attain shallow and immediate gratification. People have deep need for validation and acceptance and we always want more. “Likes” and “follows” seems to be fueling a culture of narcissism.

While narcissistic people tend to use social media specifically to gain admiration, attention, and followers, emotionally intelligent people use social media to connect with others and deepen relationships. Without empathy, it is impossible to have authentic relationships.

We can let social media consume us, or we can use it in a modified and productive way. Being kind and have firm boundaries is equally important.

The author describes different types and subtypes of narcissists and how they present themselves on social media and offers solutions how to deal with them and how to use social media in positive ways.

Extremely useful, educational and systematic book.

4/5