Lindsay and Calvin discuss the importance and usefulness of shame from the perspective of adaptation. Rather than being inherently "toxic," shame is an emotion that compels us to confront (potentially) problematic realities about ourselves that endanger our participation in the community. They also discuss how societies can do better by articulating what actually is disqualifying for belonging, so as to avoid unnecessary fear and shame.

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