Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness
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Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including TED Radio Hour. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
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Melissa DahlJournalist and author of Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness
Dahl contends that cringing at one's past behavior is a sign of personal growth.
“if you're not cringing at things you did, you know, 10, 5 years ago, last week, then— You're not, like, growing as a person”
TED Radio Hour: Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing (Sep 25, 2026) · Listen from 39:48
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- TED Radio Hour · 1 episode
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Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassingTED Radio Hour · Sep 25, 2026 · 50 min
Manoush Zomorodi talks with Ty Tashiro, Liana Finck, Melissa Dahl and Erin Chen about awkwardness, embarrassment, cringe and talking openly about sex.