What is the psychology behind people wanting fame? – the Data Lounge

Ultimately, all famous people are is a central place at which people project their aspirations for themselves. We have an innate idolization inclination, and we assume famous people are powerful and can share their powers at will, and we resent them for having such special privileges. I would not want it. We also see how fame is corruptive.

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