By David Owen — 2014
What’s behind the condition that every golfer dreads?
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CLEAR ALL
Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.
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At the Tokyo Olympics, Japanese athletes who fell short of gold have apologized profusely — sometimes, even after winning silver.
Guilt and shame can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia, but they also nudge us to behave better. Research suggests that they serve an important, adaptive function important for human survival.