If you can only advocate for your ideology by shaming your opponents, you will inevitably be defeated by the most shameless people in your society
Vivid Voidx.comIf you can only advocate for your ideology by shaming your opponents, you will inevitably be defeated by the most shameless people in your society
The only way to help people rise above undignified behavior is to teach them that they are dignified. You cannot fight shame with shame.
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Charlie Warzel • Twitter’s Response to the Oscars Slap Was a Predictable Cycle
We live in a world where most people still subscribe to the belief that shame is a good tool for keeping people in line. Not only is this wrong, but it’s dangerous. Shame is highly correlated with addiction, violence, aggression, depression, eating disorders, and bullying.
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