Doug Garland, MD - The Dark Side of Success: The Tall Poppy Syndrome

As heard on a 2018 podcast episode of 'The Hidden Brain,' the tall poppy syndrome is a human condition that has been present in every society from the beginning of time. It explains why we seek fairness and justify our actions by cutting others down.
Using both recent examples and case studies throughout history Doug will reveal the emotional damage and challenges that we, as well as all Tall Poppies, experience. It helps bring a new level of understanding to the rise in 'cancel culture' and cultural movements such as Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and even Anti-Vaxers! With over 600 citations, The Tall Poppy Syndrome is the most comprehensive book on the subject.

Why do we find joy in seeing the fall of others who have it better than us?

Doug Garland has been studying the Tall Poppy phenomenon for over 10 years after he experienced it first hand in his own career. His work brings awareness and clarity to an unknown (and/or unrecognized) and often misunderstood human condition.  

Onesheet PDF: https://douggarland.com/onesheet.pdf



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