A theoretical psychological phenomenon proposing that individuals, regardless of intelligence, moral awareness, or ethical education, are inherently predisposed to commit morally questionable or harmful acts under certain circumstances. The Priguna Effect suggests that intellectual capability does not inherently prevent ethical lapses, implying that the potential for wrongdoing is a universal human trait, not mitigated by rational thought alone.
"Despite his towering intellect and numerous accolades, the scandal reignited debate over the Priguna Effect—can brilliance ever truly insulate one from moral failure?"
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During 2024, Trump was out there making big promises about eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security payments. Now we see the Paul Ryan Effect in action. Tips and Social Security payments are still being taxed and there is no fix in sight.
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The chaparral effect is real, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I checked my security footage from my small business and saw someone defecating in front of my shop at five in the morning on a random Monday.
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Get the The McGowan Effect mug.The Jones Effect is when someone who was once well know or famous rapidly loses fame due to change in higher authority. It is derived from when Agent Jones what mostly cut out of the Fortnite story when Charlie Wen replaced Donald Mustard as Chief Creative Director at Epic Games.
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One member is constantly hating on other members of the group that are playing games (alone or with other members) that they are not currently playing or like.
One member is constantly hating on other members of the group that are playing games (alone or with other members) that they are not currently playing or like.
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