189 Envy: A Theory Of Social Behaviour By Helmut Schoek

Why are "haters gonna hate"? This episode is a review of a fascinating book called Envy: A Theory of Social Behaviour by Helmut Schoek. Here are some of ideas that are discussed in the review:

• What envy is and how it differs from jealousy or a desire to emulate
• The key feature of envy being strongest where status differences are small 
• Why envy exists in every society and why it could never be completely eliminated
• Why envy is camouflaged 
• The link between envy and irrational thinking
• Schoeck's theory of why envy exists and how it might have some positive role (as well as being highly destructive)
• You can cure yourself of envious feelings by turning it into creativity instead of destructiveness
• Why you must never let haters stop you from doing something wonderful

Show Notes: Envy: A Theory Of Social Behaviour By Helmut Schoeck