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Revenge – Inside the addiction that drives everything from Trump to The Lion King

The Bunker – News without the nonsense

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Psychology of Revenge: From Fantasy to Forgiveness

This chapter explores the psychology behind revenge, contrasting emotional responses of modern figures with historical strongmen. It delves into revenge fantasies and their implications, as well as the representation of revenge in popular media and literature. The discussion ultimately emphasizes the themes of forgiveness and its neurobiological benefits, questioning the impact of glorifying revenge in storytelling.

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