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The price of shame | Monica Lewinsky | TED

Video · 2015 · Monica Lewinsky (speaker) · TED (TED2015, Vancouver)

'Patient Zero' of being humiliated by the whole internet, on what our clicks are paying for. 💬

Who it's for

In 1998 Monica Lewinsky became, in her words, 'Patient Zero' of losing a reputation worldwide almost overnight online.

Guilty / Ashamed→Self-Compassion

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What it is

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.

Where to find it

Free on ted.com and the TED YouTube channel.

Before you start

Heads up: Discusses cyberbullying and suicide.

Age: Not verified (suggested 13+)

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