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> I was quite relieved when Rush Limbaugh died, for example. Sure, and I can be relieved too when specific people, who cause great suffering, die and therefore
by unsupp0rted 4y ago
> I was quite relieved when Rush Limbaugh died, for example.
Sure, and I can be relieved too when specific people, who cause great suffering, die and therefore stop.
Relief is a different thing than taking great satisfaction in it. It's not schadenfraude I feel about their death: it's relief about having one less thing to worry about, not relief at finally getting my vengeance.
- scottLobster 4y agoI'd say relief and satisfaction are closely linked, arguably two facets of the same emotion. From an evolutionary perspective, it's likely those who gain at least some satisfaction from their adversary's death were more effective at eliminating threats.
- unsupp0rted 4y ago> arguably two facets of the same emotion I don't think so. For example, when a family member's biopsy comes back clear, I feel relief but not satisfaction. I wonder if seen in brain chemistry and vital signs these emotions exhibit differently. I'd guess they would.