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SO YOU’VE BEEN PUBLICLY SHAMED

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JON RONSON

 

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CONTENT

The Rise of Public Shaming

The Shaming of Justine Sacco

Jonah Lehrer: The Fall of a Literary Star

Public Shaming as a Tool of Justice

The Impact on Mental Health and Identity

The Media’s Role in Amplifying Shame

The Dangers of a Cancel Culture

Can Public Shaming Ever Be Justified?

The Right to Be Forgotten

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ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed” by Jon Ronson explores the rise of public shaming in the digital age. Through real-life stories of individuals who became the targets of online outrage, such as Justine Sacco and Jonah Lehrer, Ronson examines the impact of social media on our collective judgment. The book delves into the psychological, societal, and ethical consequences of public shaming, questioning the fairness of "citizen justice" and the long-term effects on those involved. By investigating these shaming cases, Ronson offers a thought-provoking commentary on the complexities of accountability, forgiveness, and the right to privacy.

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