Joshua Gowin Ph.D. on April 23, 2010
As much as the recent disgrace of Tiger Woods shocked us, many people relished watching his downfall. Would his personal anguish have been savored as much if he were an unknown caddy? Recent neuroscience research suggests not; we most enjoy observing the misfortune of someone we envy.
As much as the recent disgrace of Tiger Woods shocked us, many people relished watching his downfall. Would his personal anguish have been savored as much if he were an unknown caddy? Recent neuroscience research suggests not; we most enjoy observing the misfortune of someone we envy.