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?
Ep 3:
Different Forms of Schadenfreude
Ep 4:
Are Guilty Pleasure and Schadenfreude Similar?
Ep 5:
Can Schadenfreude Give Us a Fleeting Sense of Superiority?
Ep 6:
Do People With Schadenfreude Experience Inner Conflict?
Ep 7:
Why Do We Take Such Pleasure in Celebrity Downfalls?
Ep 8:
How Does Schadenfreude Shape Group Identity While Hiding in Plain Sight?
Discussions (10)
Ronnie
Level 2 · 9 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 · 9 mo agoThe Tony Perkins story is legit. Watching him flee in a canoe after that speech was glorious.
Darryl
Level 5 · 9 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.
