The New Science of Sleeping, Breathing and Drinking & Where Did Dinosaurs Go?
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What is schadenfreude and why do we experience it?
Something you should know. Fascinating intel. The world's top experts. And practical advice you can use in your life. Today, Something You Should Know with Mike Carruthers.
Hi, welcome. Glad you're here. And I want to start with something today that's a little weird. And here's the question. Have you ever laughed or felt the urge to laugh at someone's misfortune when they trip or fall down or make a fool of themselves? While it seems like that would be a cruel thing to do, it's actually a perfectly normal reaction. It's a phenomenon known as schadenfreude. That's a German compound word meaning damage and joy. Research from Princeton University found that from time to time, most of us feel a sudden mix of emotions at the misfortune of others. It's a reaction triggered by a sudden boost of self-esteem or victory at someone else's expense. So doesn't that make you a bit evil if you giggle at someone else's blunder or fall or failure? Not necessarily.
Blame schadenfreude. That simultaneous feeling of superiority and concern can manifest itself in the form of seemingly inappropriate laughter. And that is something you should know. Three things you do every day. Sleep, drink, and breathe. You can't not do them. You have to do them. And maybe you could do them a little better, according to my guest, Dr. Michael Bruce. Michael's name has popped up on other episodes of Something You Should Know. He's been a guest, but even other guests have referenced him or quoted him. He's considered one of the top experts on sleep anywhere. And he is about to explain how small improvements in how you sleep, breathe, and hydrate yourself can have extraordinary results.
Michael is a double board certified clinical psychologist and clinical sleep specialist. He's the author of numerous bestselling books, and his latest is called Sleep, Drink, Breathe, Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health. Hi, Michael. Welcome to Something You Should Know. Thanks for having me. I'm stoked to be here.
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