14 Jul 2022 2:03 pm
Here is an example of such qualified individual:Neo » 13 Jul 2022, 4:51 pm » wrote: ↑ That is not this syndrome. Apparently you aren't familiar with imposter syndrome. Impostors know they are imposters, this syndrome is labeled a disorder because it impacts qualified individuals. Impostors are just called impostors.
From Social sciences as sorcery by Stanislav AndreskiA renowned author would have to have a most extraordinary character … to be able to write prolifically in the full knowledge that his works are worthless and that he is a charlatan whose fame is entirely undeserved and based solely on the stupidity and gullibility of his admires. Even if he had some doubts about the correctness of his approach at some stage of his career, success and adulation would soon persuade him of his own genius and the epoch-making value of his concoctions. When in consequence of acquiring a controlling position in the distribution of funds, appointments and promotions, he becomes surrounded by sycophants courting his favours, he is most unlikely to see through their motivation; and, like wealthy and powerful people in other walks of life, will tend to take flattery at its face value, accepting it as a sincere appreciation (and therefore confirmation)