Alan: If you recall your feelings about Monica Lewinsky before listening to this episode of TED Radio Hour, you may be surprised by the 180 degree turn you'll take. This "before and after" approach is especially instructive for people usually content with summary judgments based on "Pure Principles." The TED Radio Hour episode in which the above video clip is embedded -- "How Do We Move Beyond The Darkest Moments In Our Lives" -- can be accessed at http://www.npr.org/2016/02/11/466050747/how-do-we-move-beyond-the-darkest-moments-in-our-lives
Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode To Endure
About Monica Lewinsky's TED Talk
Following the White House sex scandal of the 1990s, Monica Lewinsky endured public shame and trauma. Now, she is speaking out about it as a way to help others in similar circumstances.
About Monica Lewinsky
In 1998, Monica Lewinsky became the focus of a media maelstrom after being involved in the sex scandal and subsequent federal investigation involving President Bill Clinton.
Lewinsky went on to receive a Masters in Social Psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science. In 2014, she released an essay for Vanity Fair named "Shame and Survival," which was nominated for a National Magazine Award. She's currently involved with anti-bullying projects in the U.S. and U.K.
Alan: This entire TED Radio Hour program is available at http://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/463070512/to-endure
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