Episode
126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common?
37:55
Published: Thu May 09 2013
Description
A look at whether spite pays — and if it even exists.
Chapters
In this episode, the host reflects on the story of a monk who cut off her own nose to prevent being raped during a Viking invasion in 9th century CE.
00:00 - 03:21 (03:21)
Summary
In this episode, the host reflects on the story of a monk who cut off her own nose to prevent being raped during a Viking invasion in 9th century CE. The episode delves into the pain and trauma of such an act and the bravery it takes to make such a decision.
Episode126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Spite can be defined as a behavior where an individual is willing to harm themselves at their own cost to harm someone else without creating anything good for a third party.
03:21 - 11:59 (08:37)
Summary
Spite can be defined as a behavior where an individual is willing to harm themselves at their own cost to harm someone else without creating anything good for a third party. This podcast discusses how spite is viewed by economists and the different scenarios where it can manifest.
Episode126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
A college athlete was forced to stop playing baseball but had an impressive season in football instead, leading some to believe it was a calculated move to keep him from leaving baseball for good.
11:59 - 20:13 (08:14)
Summary
A college athlete was forced to stop playing baseball but had an impressive season in football instead, leading some to believe it was a calculated move to keep him from leaving baseball for good.
Episode126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Bo Jackson’s life could have gone a completely different direction if he had not been drafted for the NFL by a team and rejected it to play baseball.
20:13 - 25:58 (05:44)
Summary
Bo Jackson’s life could have gone a completely different direction if he had not been drafted for the NFL by a team and rejected it to play baseball.
Episode126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The act of spite involves causing harm to someone else even if it means damaging oneself emotionally or materially.
25:58 - 32:38 (06:40)
Summary
The act of spite involves causing harm to someone else even if it means damaging oneself emotionally or materially. In this podcast, the psychology behind spite and the motivations behind it are explored.
Episode126. What Do Medieval Nuns and Bo Jackson Have in Common?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
In this episode, the host explores the concept of spite from an evolutionary biology perspective and discusses how people who rely on their families tend to trust them more than the outside world.
32:38 - 37:25 (04:46)
Summary
In this episode, the host explores the concept of spite from an evolutionary biology perspective and discusses how people who rely on their families tend to trust them more than the outside world.