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It's Okay to Be Smart
Why Embarrassment Is Actually Good For You
Season 10
Episode 18
Embarrassment. Awkwardness. Cringe. No matter what you call it. it’s one of the most unique human emotions, and one that’s particularly hard to figure out. But if a feeling exists and has lasted through evolution, then it probably has a purpose!
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