THE SHAME MACHINE. WHO PROFITS FROM YOUR HUMILIATION - CATHY O'NEIL

Shame can be a powerful tool that, in the right hands, serves to correct behaviors and strengthen the sense of justice. However, in today's world, as Cathy O'Neil argues, shame has become a weapon in the hands of those who use it for manipulation and profit. The author of the bestseller "Weapons of Math Destruction" analyzes how governments, corporations, and institutions use shame to control and humiliate entire groups of people.

• Analysis of the economic dimension of shame in various sectors
• Description of the practices of the diet and pharmaceutical industries
• The phenomenon of shaming on social media
• The impact of shame on healthcare systems
• The role of governments and political parties in using shame
• Shaming mechanisms used by media corporations
• Ways to resist the humiliation industry

Cathy O'Neil reveals in her book how shame has become an instrument of power, serving the interests of those who profit from it. She analyzes how the diet and pharmaceutical industries use shame to promote their products, and how healthcare systems, governments, and media corporations use shaming to manipulate public opinion and shift responsibility for social problems. The author also examines the phenomenon of shaming on social media, showing its negative impact on the psyche and interpersonal relationships.

The book "The Shame Machine" is an important voice in the discussion about today's society, where shame has become a commodity and a tool of control. O'Neil shows how we can resist this phenomenon and regain control over our own lives. The publication of the PWN Scientific Publishing House is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of power and manipulation in today's world. The author analyzes the phenomenon of shame with extraordinary precision and erudition, showing its complexity and its impact on our lives. This book is not only a diagnosis of the problem, but also an inspiration for action and change.

"The Shame Machine" is a read that encourages reflection and a critical look at the reality that surrounds us. O'Neil reveals in her book the mechanisms of power and manipulation that often go unnoticed. It is a position that should be on the shelf of anyone who wants to understand today's world and actively participate in it. This book is not only an analysis of the problem, but also a call to action and change. Thanks to it, we can become more aware and resistant to manipulation, and build a society based on respect and dignity.