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The Ego Boom: Why the World Really Does Revolve Around You
If individuality—by which we mean one's inherent right to self-expression, self-actualization and self-fulfillment—is the highest ideal of a free society, then we North Americans are living in a Golden Age. The inclination to do it your way is an idea that permeates our art and literature; it underpins all the seminal philosophies upon which our democratic society is premi...more
Hardcover, 240 pages
Published
March 9th 2009
by Key Porter Books
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Has anyone else noticed that we're suddenly surrounded by narcissists? People with narcissistic personality disorder exhibit an exaggerated sense of self-importance and "uniqueness," an unreasonable sense of entitlement, a preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success and power, and a tendency to exploit others, a shortage of empathy, and an excessive need for admiration. Narcissists expect special treatment, although they don't feel the need to extend the favour to anyone else. ...more
I love the Canadian perspective in the book. The "me-centred" marketing and You Sell concepts aren't new to me but I really appreciate how they're explained here. Although overall the book is a bit depressing I still find it's a realistic and intriguing image of where we're at in our society. It also makes me want to sell my condo.
This one is so overdue! I chuckled a lot reading the first three chapters. Lots of condemnation of the prevailing self-obsessed culture and the technology that nurtures it. Haven't read enough to know if the book presents a balanced view.
Update: This was okay. Kind of repetitive. Maybe it should have been a long essay or article rather than a book.
Update: This was okay. Kind of repetitive. Maybe it should have been a long essay or article rather than a book.
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Modern life is rubbish.
Interesting. A bit long for my tastes, but you certainly notice the You Sell everywhere after reading it.
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Steve Maich is a senior editor and national business columnist for Maclean's magazine. Before that he was a columnist and feature writer for the National Post. He has covered media and technology for Bloomberg News and was a political writer for the Halifax Chronicle-Herald . He has won several journalism awards for feature writing and investigative reporting, including the 2005 National Magazine ...more
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