No Stupid Questions 139. Why Do We Get Angry?
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Mar 26, 2023 Explore the complexities of anger as a multifaceted emotion, distinguishing it from indignation. Discover how humor intertwines with frustration in personal anecdotes about turkey sandwiches. Delve into a listener's unique experience with anger following trauma, emphasizing the connection between anger and compassion. Learn about the three-box theory of emotion and the role of negative emotions in personal growth. Techniques for managing emotional triggers reveal the potential for both destruction and positive change.
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Grant's Machete Attack
- Listener Grant Ashby was violently robbed with a machete, suffering severe injuries.
- Despite the trauma, he felt gratitude for his survival and family, but not anger.
The Evolutionary Value of Anger
- Anger, like other negative emotions, has adaptive value for survival.
- While unpleasant, it motivates aggression and action, potentially serving useful purposes.
Turkey Sandwich Tantrum
- Angela Duckworth recounts a childhood experience of intense anger over a messy turkey sandwich.
- Frustrated by its structural instability, she flung it across her dad's study in a fit of rage.