EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Cringe Factor
from Cognitive Dissonance Diaries · host MOON
This episode explores the psychological roots of "cringe," looking at how it evolved as a social survival mechanism and how modern "cringe culture" has transformed it into a tool for social policing.
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