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Jan 11, 2015

Why are "haters gonna hate"? This episode is a review of a fascinating book called Envy: A Theory of Social Behaviour by Helmut Schoek. Here are some of ideas that are discussed in the review:
  • What envy is and how it differs from jealousy or a desire to emulate
  • The key feature of envy being strongest where status differences are small 
  • Why envy exists in every society and why it could never be completely eliminated
  • Why envy is camouflaged 
  • The link between envy and irrational thinking
  • Schoeck's theory of why envy exists and how it might have some positive role (as well as being highly destructive)
  • You can cure yourself of envious feelings by turning it into creativity instead of destructiveness
  • Why you must never let haters stop you from doing something wonderful
Show Notes:
Envy: A Theory Of Social Behaviour By Helmut Schoeck

189 Envy: A Theory Of Social Behaviour By Helmut Schoek