Is a narcissistic parent's concern genuine when their scapegoat child leaves, or is it all about losing their source of emotional dumping?

If you have ever seen a judge scream at full-voice at a lawyer before, how did that affect your perception of the case?
Why is corruption so much more common and severe in socialist countries than in free countries?
Does a person with nothing to lose and everything to gain always turn to a life of crime if they already haven't?
Will AI make our lives easier, or will it make people too dependent on technology?
Has social media made us more connected to people or more lonely in real life?