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It used to be that only a select number of people could achieve celebrity status. Typically those involved in film, athletics, and politics were the only people to reach such heights. Dr. Jean M. Twenge and Dr. W. Keith Campbell explore the depths and consequences of self-admiration. They argue that becoming a celebrity is now an "equal opportunity dream," especially due to the development of the Web. Narcissism is natural and the wealth of technologies at our disposal make it so simple for anyone to achieve fame. This is a postmodern cause and effect. The increase of media and web technologies made available to the masses break down hierarchies. Fame is no longer just for the privileged few.