“And then one day it hit me. Something of real consequence was happening. We were at the start of a great renaissance of public shaming. After a lull of 180 years (public punishments were phased out in 1837 in the United Kingdom and 1839 in the United States) it was back in a big way. When we deployed shame, we were utilizing an immensely powerful tool. It was coercive, borderless, and increasing in speed and influence. Hierarchies were being levelled out. The silenced were getting a voice. It was like the democratization of justice. And so I made a decision. The next time a great modern shaming unfolded against some significant wrongdoer - the next time citizen justice prevailed in a dramatic and righteous way - I would leap into the middle of it.”
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So You've Been Publicly Shamed
This book delves into the phenomenon of public shaming, examining the psychological effects on individuals and the societal implications of social media's role in exposing and shaming people. The author investigates the psychological toll of being publicly humiliated and the broader cultural shifts brought about by the ease with which information can be disseminated and shared online. more
Author
Jon Ronson
Jon Ronson is a British journalist and writer known for his in-depth exploration of marginal cultures and psychology. His work often focuses on social phenomena, personal stories, and human behavior, delving into the complexities and universality behind them. more
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