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In the fast-moving world of AI and GenAI, we’re surrounded by , along with the occasional misstep. It’s , but there’s also a subtle satisfaction when things go wrong for those who might have been too bold or taken shortcuts.

The German term , brought to light by Tiffany Watt Smith in her exploration of emotions, captures this feeling, taking pleasure in someone else’s setback. ‘ , – . When a rival’s AI project falters after overpromising, do we secretly feel a bit of satisfaction? This can shed light on our own views and sense of justice.

, ‘ ‘ . By understanding these reactions, we can grow not just in our work, but also in our self-awareness. Every win and loss in this field offers a chance to learn and improve.

Shout out to Sketchplanations illustration that vividly captures this concept of Schadenfreude. – These guys are awesome and Jono Hey – Bravo on the book I love it.

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Doug Shannon, a top 50 global leader in intelligent automation, shares regular insights from his 20+ years of experience in digital transformation, AI, and self-healing automation solutions for enterprise success.