Question from a Reader:
When celebrities get involved in scandals, they are often heavily criticized by the media and on social media. Why are there so many people who want to attack others’ lives? Personally, I have no interest in other people’s scandals.
The Psychology Behind Interest in Others’ Scandals
Recently, while having coffee with friends, we got into a lively
discussion about this topic. When a celebrity gets involved in a scandal, the media and social media jump on it all at once. Watching this makes me wonder why so many people want to criticize others’ failures.
Feelings of Those Who Criticize Scandals
I, myself, am not at all interested in other people’s scandals. To be honest, I think they are trivial matters. My friends feel the same way; one of them said, “Getting angry or making a fuss over something that doesn’t concern you is such a waste of time.” It’s true that the feeling of relief from criticizing can be a bit scary. It feels almost like taking pleasure in someone else’s failure. However, it’s also true that many people are interested in such things. A friend once mentioned that people at the bottom of the social ladder enjoy watching successful individuals fall from grace. Hearing that surprised me, but it does make sense that there could be moments where they feel a sense of superiority.
The Importance of Valuing Your Own Life
As a young dad, I’m doing my best to get through each day, but I really believe that valuing my own life is the most important thing. Instead of wasting time on scandals, it’s far more valuable to enrich my own life or spend enjoyable moments with my family. Just the other day, I took my child to the park, and seeing his smile made all my stress disappear. Those moments are the true treasures of life.
Share Your Thoughts!
What do you think? Are you interested in other people’s scandals, or do you value your own life? I’d love to hear any interesting stories or your thoughts in the comments. Let’s share our perspectives with each other!
