US EditionShame May Punish Bad Behavior, but Guilt Prevents It
- Social media has made public shaming a national pastime, reflecting a moral shift where social norms rely more on shame than guilt.
- A healthy democracy needs citizens with a strong sense of guilt for self-regulation and trust among individuals.
- Shame can control those with low guilt, but it does not encourage positive behavior change.
- Societies that focus on guilt over shame are generally more trusting, open, and forgiving.
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Shame may punish bad behavior, but guilt prevents it
Richard Kyte: Public humiliation fuels outrage but rarely improves conduct. Real change happens when people follow inner convictions, not just the shifting approval of online crowds.
·Helena, United States
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