Shame has existed since the first humans walked the Earth, according to mathematician and journalist Cathy O’Neil. But lately its evolutionary function — to encourage pro-social behavior by enforcing norms that help sustain societies — has been hijacked by parties seeking profit and power, O’Neil contends.

(SOURCE) https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/06/health/shame-machine-cathy-oneil-wellness/index.html