Speaking of Psychology — Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD

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Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD

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We've all felt a pang of envy watching a friend's success or a colleague's promotion. But does this much-maligned emotion deserve its negative reputation? Psychologist Jens Lange, PhD, and philosopher Sara Protasi, PhD, discuss the difference between envy and jealousy; why we're often most envious of the people…

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