Exploring The Origins of Internet Shaming

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If online anonymity makes us more honest, it's the group-think mentality of digital justice that also empowers us to gang up on someone that we believe is immoral or misinformed. Yet, as internet shaming grows more aggressive, it's sometimes difficult to discern who's to blame — the wrongdoer or the person responding to it.

Bonnie Bertram, a producer for the Retro Report documentary team, looks back at the origins of the so-called "Outrage Machine." Here, she explores internet shaming, and what happens when a cybermob comes for you. Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear our conversation with Bertram, and watch her full report below.