Phase 3: Decision 1 - The Folly of Schadenfreude

You've entered the third phase of our decision-making program, where you're free to make choices that are guaranteed to end badly.

Schadenfreude, for the uninitiated, is the joy or pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. We'll explore why it's a bad idea to base your decisions on this.

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Why Schadenfreude is a Bad Decision

You see, schadenfreude is like playing a prank on your friend, but instead of a whoopee cushion, you're using their misfortune. Not cool.

1. It's mean.
2. It's not mean, it's actually just sad.
3. You'll probably get in trouble for it, but that's just part of the fun.

You're probably wondering why we're still talking about this. The answer is, we're not done with Phase 3 yet, and Phase 3 is all about making poor decisions. Read on.