Someone cuts you off in traffic or makes fun of your friend and all you can think of is how to get back at them and then some. But wait! Research has found that taking revenge actually makes you feel worse in the long run. Learn about what to do instead.
# Stuff You Should Know - Revenge
In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the psychology and evolution of revenge, exploring why we're hardwired to seek it even though science shows it makes us miserable. They discuss how revenge evolved as a crucial social tool that helped early human societies maintain order and cooperation, but today we're stuck with those ancient instincts clashing against modern society's rules that forbid vigilante justice. The hosts explore fascinating research showing that fantasizing about revenge feels rewarding to our brains, but actually carrying it out backfires—and that understanding why someone wronged us matters way more than just seeing them suffer.
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