The War For Kindness
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
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The Dark Side of Sports Rivalries
This chapter explores the complex dynamics of sports fandom through a personal account of a game between the Red Sox and Yankees, revealing how playful banter can escalate into intense rivalries. It examines the psychological underpinnings of intergroup biases, empathy gaps, and the phenomenon of schadenfreude, highlighting how these factors contribute to division and conflict. The discussion emphasizes the need to recognize these biases in order to foster understanding and kindness in a society often marked by discord.
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