#schadenfreude

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why are we so fascinated by the Coldplay couple? | Jessica Ciencin Henriquez

Despite our small steps toward enlightenment, we're all starving for the satisfaction of seeing someone finally get what they deserve.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Need Pain Relief? Schadenfreude or Altruism: It's Your Choice

Altruistic behaviors may come at a cost, but they relieve physical pain. Altruism affects specific regions of the brain to decrease pain, establishing positive feedback loops with durable effects.
Mental health
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

'NORCO' Should Be A Cult Classic | Defector

One soft and slow rule at Defector, I think a good one, is Do not command the audience to do anything. People do not like being commanded.
Video games
fromsilive
1 month ago

Getting your kicks stomping on a dream | From the editor

When we see others fall it sometimes causes a chemical to be released in the dorsal striatum of the brain which actually causes us to feel pleasure.
NYC politics
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why Some Take Pleasure From the Story of Luigi Mangione

Public response to the CEO's death reveals deep-seated feelings of schadenfreude and dissatisfaction with the powerful.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
4 months ago

Nuisance Is That Which You Cannot Escape | Defector

Sports often reward nuisances excessively, showcasing a cultural trend that prioritizes persistence over genuine value.
The concept of a nuisance can be addressed by choosing to reject its initial lure.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Chiefs hate, Taylor Swift booed, Kendrick Lamar's victory rap: Why the Super Bowl was a big game of disses

"The amount of people I know who will be rooting for the Eagles simply because they don't want the Chiefs to win is a beautiful thing. Hate conquers all."
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