A simple grid image has been making its way around social media recently. At first glance, it looks almost like a neatly scored cookie. But it’s the caption above it that grabs attention: “The number of squares you see determines if you’re a narcissist.” The statement is meant to be humorous, yet it certainly makes people pause and wonder.
This puzzle has sparked lively conversation, not because it’s scientific, but because it plays with the idea that the way we notice patterns might reveal something about how our minds work. For many older adults who enjoy visual brain teasers, this little square grid has become a surprisingly thoughtful exercise.