Mobile technology is global and nearly universal, and quite possibly so is the narcissism that results from it.

In China, both the biggest country in the world and the biggest cell phone market, this trend is exacerbated by the " " established in 1979 and continuing to this day. Because all attention in families is now showered upon a single child, narcissism has skyrocketed in that country -- a phenomenon known as " ."

Mobile technology, and the narcissism-inducing features that make it so compelling, are on the rise. How will this affect divorce rates, child neglect, military volunteerism, charity work and philanthropy?

What will the world be like when almost everyone is a narcissist? And what is the solution?

I don't know. But I do suspect mobile tech-induced narcissism is more of a threat than all the Wii injuries, texting mishaps and repetitive stress injuries combined.