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Schadenfreude

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entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

"Jennifer Lopez's Documentary Sparks Backlash and TikTok Criticism"

Jennifer Lopez is facing relentless mockery for her documentary and recent career successes, with TikTok users criticizing her work as "creative narcissism" and accusing her of inauthenticity. Experts suggest that the public's fascination with watching wealthy celebrities face hardships stems from schadenfreude and the appeal of a good story. The phenomenon also reflects the psychological concept of social comparison, where people compare themselves to others and find pleasure in watching the rich and famous not have it all.

via USA TODAY|

#celebrity-culture #criticism #documentary

social-issues2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy over insensitive memes and jokes about Titan submersible.

The ill-fated Titan submersible voyage that killed all five people aboard has drawn criticism over insensitivity on social media. Many found humor in the situation, while others expressed disgust at jokes about such a gruesome death for those aboard. The fact that the people aboard were wealthy appears to have made it easier to joke about for some. The incident has sparked a debate about the "Billionaires Should Not Exist" social movement. The remoteness and anonymity of social media make it easier to joke about things you wouldn't normally say out loud.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#billionaires #schadenfreude #social-issues

neuroscience2 years ago•3 min saved

The Science of Schadenfreude: Why We Enjoy Others' Misfortunes.

Schadenfreude, the emotion of deriving pleasure from others' misfortunes, is a complex emotion shaped by intricate neural processes. The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and the ventral striatum, areas of the brain involved in reward processing and empathy, show increased activity during instances of schadenfreude. The experience of schadenfreude is intertwined with feelings of envy, suggesting complex social emotions at play. Understanding the neuroscience of schadenfreude can offer novel insights into social cognitive disorders and broaden our understanding of the social nature of our brains.

via Neuroscience News|

#brain #emotions #neuroscience

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Billy McFarland's Promise of Fyre Festival 2

Despite defrauding investors of $26 million in the 2017 Fyre Festival and over $100,000 in a fraudulent ticket-selling scheme, Billy McFarland, the founder of Fyre Festival, is planning another one. Experts say people are interested in watching the potential resurgences of epic failures and celebrity scandals, and the psychological theory of social comparison is behind this. Humans will always try and compare themselves to other people to figure out where they fit in the world, and when we see someone fail so spectacularly, it sways the balance of the comparison scale in our favor, making us feel better about ourselves.

via USA TODAY|

#billymcfarland #entertainment #fyrefestival