About this episode

This episode explores the concept of schadenfreude and why we feel pleasure from the misfortunes of others.

We’ve all felt a little spark of satisfaction when someone who wronged us stumbles, or when a rival fails. That feeling has a name: schadenfreude, a German word for the pleasure derived from witnessing the troubles or humiliation of others. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore why […] The post Schadenfreude appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke

Guest: Rebecca McInroy

Topics covered

• schadenfreude
• psychology
• emotions
• rivalry
• human behavior

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Schadenfreude

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