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244. Schadenfreude, Shame, and the Cost of Going Viral

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What is it about someone else’s downfall that feels so satisfying? In this episode, Anna and Tim unpack the viral Coldplay concert scandal that had 62 million people watching (and judging!). But this isn’t about gossip. It’s a deeper look at schadenfreude, the shadow parts of ourselves, and why public shame has become a form of sport.

Join them as they explore how social media turns private pain into public spectacle, and why so many of us secretly relish watching others fall. From jealousy and moral superiority to emotional regulation and cultural conditioning, this…

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