About this episode

The episode explores the phenomenon of feeling watched and judged during embarrassing moments and questions the extent of others' attention.

It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think?

Topics covered

• embarrassment
• social perception
• attention
• judgment
• self-awareness

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