Schadenfreude & Societal Hierarchy

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Dr Hanan delves into the concept of schadenfreude... why do people tend so naturally towards it? He also gets into societal values, how people base their self-worth on the societal hierarchy, and about not comparing yourself to someone else - but rather to compare yourself to the better version of you.

28 Jan English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Health & Fitness Dr Hanan Bushkin

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