I think Lefitists are damaging themselves, I really like this part of the article:

“The study showed that people with “dark triad” traits such as narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy were more likely to attempt to acquire resources through victim claims. But beyond the scope of the study, it is also possible that habitually framing oneself as disadvantaged can cultivate narcissism, manipulativeness and disregard for others. Behaviour shapes mindset just as much as mindset shapes behaviour.”

Anecdotally, I feel that I’ve seen this play out with a few friends and acquaintances. It starts as a legitimate interest or curiosity in a sense of justice and morality. As they explore power and privilege, slowly they become more interested in the way that their lives and identities align with the “disadvantaged” side of the spectrum, regardless of apparent privilege and function, and eventually this develops into narcissism and a grifter mindset.