chabal tetlh submission

be paranoid

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Current version · May 21, 2024 9:17 pm

Exhibit excessive fear, suspicion, or distrust

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  1. I'm hesitant about this one, since I don't like the idea of expanding fear-related vocabulary unnecessarily. However, it seems to me that paranoia is more about mistrust and seeing enemies everywhere than about fear itself, and in fact is probably a healthy instinct for a Klingon leader who could be overthrown at any moment. Writing this comment, I've talked myself into upvoting.

    1. The other issue is that paranoia is a clinical psychological condition, not just a mindset or personality trait.

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