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The Science of Revenge

Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction - and How to Overcome It

James Kimmel, Jr.

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Description

The Science of Revenge (2025) explores how the desire for vengeance functions like an addictive behavior, hijacking the brain’s reward system much like drugs do. It combines neuroscience, psychology, and real-life stories to explain why people become consumed by revenge – and how they can break free from its grip.

Who Should Listen

  • Emotionally overwhelmed victims of bullying or betrayal
  • Chronically angry or justice-obsessed professionals
  • Curious people seeking insight into human aggression

About the Authors

James Kimmel Jr. is a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, a practicing lawyer, and co‑director of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies. He’s recognized for pioneering the concept of “revenge addiction,” melding neuroscience and behavioral science to treat vengeance-seeking as a public‑health issue, and he founded tools like the Nonjustice System and the Miracle Court app. His books include Suing for Peace: A Guide for Resolving Life’s Conflicts and the novel The Trial of Fallen Angels.