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So You've Been Publicly Shamed (Jon Ronson) - Book Review

Mere Mortals Conversations
Mere Mortals Conversations
Episode • Nov 24, 2020 • 22m
What is the most shame you have felt and was it something public or private? 'So You've Been Publicly Shamed' is a deep dive into the topic of shame by the gonzo journalist Jon Ronson. In the book he interviews some notable people who have been shamed on a worldwide level (thanks to social media) as well as investigating the psychology of the people instigating the shaming. In his research he touches upon the role of technology, anonymity, privacy and the creation of an online persona.
Kyrin had this to say about the book. "I quite enjoyed Ronson's style...