Why You Secretly LOVE Seeing Rich People Fail (The Science of Schadenfreude)

Описание: Why does it feel so good to watch successful people get canceled? The Germans even have a word to describe this particular type of joy: schadenfreude. Let's talk about the neural pathways of envy and why our modern world is making us more prone to malicious delight in others' misfortunes.

We will explore social comparison, zero-sum mentality, and how the brain processes the "F*** You, I Got Mine" worldview. Things turn dark quickly as we look at social media fueling contemptuous delight. Schadenfreude is a symptom of a stress tax on our empathy. It's time to bring back the social "glue" again, and unfortunately, the evil smirk isn't the answer.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Is Humanity Doomed?
00:31 Malicious Envy
01:12 Schadenfreude and the Brain
02:41 Contemptuous Delight
03:07 Zero-Sum Worldview
05:19 Social Media and the Death of Empathy
07:43 The Stress Tax
09:28 Schadenfreude Isn't a Painkiller
10:22 My Gift to You
10:46 Blooper

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