Many new experiences and opportunities present themselves as new technology arises, including the opportunity to expand bullying to cyberspace. In 1998, the sexual relations between President Bill Clinton and White House intern, Monica Lewinsky were brought to light through the internet - a medium that had previously not facilitated the spread of news. Following the scandal, Lewinsky suffered emotional trauma as a result of being publicly scrutinized both online and off for years. In 2015, Monica Lewinsky comes forward to deliver a TED talk,“The Price of Shame,” where she not only reflects on her her emotional distress ensuing the online harassment, relays facts of cyberbullying events that that were experienced by others, and presents hard evidence by referencing statistics and scientific research regarding the increase and impact of cyberbullying. 17 years after
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She cites a historical anecdote, relaying the details of the Tyler Clementi story, a case in which a young man took his own life as the result of his private affairs being made public online. However, this specific reference also attempts to appeal to the audiences emotions when she describes Tyler as sweet, sensitive, and creative. Lewinsky construct this image of Tyler intending to elicit emotions such as sympathy, sadness, and sorrow. Later in the speech, she makes other references to Snapchat and the third party group which allows users to save messages; actors and actresses private photos being leaked; and the Sony Pictures Cyber Hacking. By mentioning these events, Lewinsky urges the audience to accept the validity of facts, and thus accept that not only can cyberbullying lead to pain and suffering, but it already has, and will continue to, unless change
She cites a historical anecdote, relaying the details of the Tyler Clementi story, a case in which a young man took his own life as the result of his private affairs being made public online. However, this specific reference also attempts to appeal to the audiences emotions when she describes Tyler as sweet, sensitive, and creative. Lewinsky construct this image of Tyler intending to elicit emotions such as sympathy, sadness, and sorrow. Later in the speech, she makes other references to Snapchat and the third party group which allows users to save messages; actors and actresses private photos being leaked; and the Sony Pictures Cyber Hacking. By mentioning these events, Lewinsky urges the audience to accept the validity of facts, and thus accept that not only can cyberbullying lead to pain and suffering, but it already has, and will continue to, unless change