Episode 85

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18th Nov 2023

The Psychology of Schadenfreude on Social Media

This week Fred and Matt discuss the feeling of schadenfreude - deriving pleasure from other people's misfortune. This is a common feature in online content and it has a powerful ability to attract attention. Listen in if this is your first time hearing about schadenfreude, if you're interested in the psychology that produces it, or to learn more about its role in online spaces.

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About the Podcast

If I Only Knew
Conversations across Generations
Join Matt and Fred as they take a deep dive into the contemporary issues of culture, society, and identity. With different generational perspectives, the duo, and their guests, offer a unique perspective on today’s societal matters.

Using Fred’s psychology background and Matt’s insights into youth conversations, the pair tackle relevant, timely and engaging topics in an entertaining manner that is easy to understand and digest.


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