Cringe is the price you pay for success? Why cringe culture is holding us back

Ocean Vuong recently stated that cringe culture is holding us back from following our dreams - but why is the fear of being cringe so pervasive among young people right now? A chit chat podcast episode unpacking surveillance culture, our obsession with being 'nonchalant' and widespread apathy, and how these factors may influence our fear of judgment.

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timestamps:

00:00 cringe culture

04:00 Ocean Vuong & surveillance culture

10:40 idolising nonchalance

17:18 redefining ‘cringe’

21:30 I am cringe but I am free

From The Diving Board is a show hosted by Charli Chats, dedicated to decoding digital culture by unpacking the hidden politics behind the screen.

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• No. of episodes: 39
• Latest episode: 2026-03-23
• Society & Culture

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