Schadenfreude
Why do people feel happy at others’ misfortune?
4.2 (35)
33 mins
Discover how schadenfreude reflects deep aspects of human nature, from fleeting superiority to the bonding of group identity. Explore its subtle forms, inner conflicts, and cultural expressions that reveal why this uncomfortable emotion hides in plain sight.
Ep 1:
What Is Schadenfreude, a Feeling of Pleasure Derived From Others’ Misfortunes?
Ep 2:
What Does Schadenfreude Say About Human Nature?
Discussions (10)
Ronnie
Level 2 · 7 mo agoDisagree. Framing Schadenfreude as a desire for justice is just bullshit. It is not about fairness but simply envy and weakness found in people who cannot achieve anything themselves.
David
Level 7 · 7 mo agoThe Tony Perkins story is legit. Watching him flee in a canoe after that speech was glorious.
Darryl
Level 5 · 7 mo agoThe podcast argues Schadenfreude is furtive, but the existence of viral 'fail' videos contradicts this. If we openly share these clips, the emotion is clearly communal rather than strictly private.
