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Do animals experience schadenfreude?
Scientists are examining whether animals can feel schadenfreude, the pleasure some humans take in another's misfortune. The question touches on how much of human emotional life is shared with other species, and researchers point to play, teasing and social competition among primates, dogs and other animals as possible clues. The debate invites readers to reconsider where the line between human and animal minds truly lies.
Why now: The question challenges assumptions about which emotions are uniquely human, making it a popular science talking point.
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- Do animals experience schadenfreude? · Live Science
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