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'Patient Zero' of being humiliated by the whole internet, on what our clicks are paying for. 💬
In 1998 Monica Lewinsky became, in her words, 'Patient Zero' of losing a reputation worldwide almost overnight online.
In this talk at TED2015, Monica Lewinsky recalls losing her reputation around the world, almost overnight, in 1998. She describes what public humiliation does to a person and argues that online shaming has become constant and can be deadly. She criticizes today's online culture of humiliation and asks people to treat one another differently.
Free on ted.com and the TED YouTube channel.
Heads up: Discusses cyberbullying and suicide.
Age: Not verified (suggested 13+)