The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting up a Generation for Failure
Jonathan Haidt
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24 MINS
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Psychology Family & Kids Politics Education
Do you know about the chaos that erupted at the University of California, Berkeley, when controversial speaker Milo Yiannopoulos was invited to the campus?
Are you aware of the growing trend where speech is equated with violence?
How has the rise of 'safetyism' threatened free speech and fueled an environment of violence as a response to ideological opposition?
Dive in to understand the complexities of these cultural shifts and their implications for our future.
Do you know about the chaos that erupted at the University of California, Berkeley, when controversial speaker Milo Yiannopoulos was invited to the campus?
Are you aware of the growing trend where speech is equated with violence?
How has the rise of 'safetyism' threatened free speech and fueled an environment of violence as a response to ideological opposition?
Dive in to understand the complexities of these cultural shifts and their implications for our future.
Key Ideas
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#1
Is Overprotective Parenting Making Our Kids More Fragile and Anxious?
01 Jan 1970
02:42
02:42
#2
Epictetus to Aaron Beck: How CBT Can Transform College Campuses
01 Jan 1970
02:35
02:35
#3
Is Identity Politics Fueling a Campus Culture of Division and Resignation?
01 Jan 1970
03:24
03:24
#4
Campus Chaos: When Free Speech Meets Violent Protests
01 Jan 1970
02:30
02:30
#5
Is Social Media the Culprit Behind Rising Anxiety and Campus Polarization Among American Adolescents?
01 Jan 1970
02:17
02:17
#6
From 'America's Worst Mom' to Chief Justice: Rethinking Overprotective Parenting
01 Jan 1970
02:46
02:46
#7
Are Universities Sacrificing Free Speech for Safetyism in the Wake of Social Justice Movements?
01 Jan 1970
02:34
02:34
#8
Building Resilient Minds: The Path from Overprotective Parenting to Empowered College Students
01 Jan 1970
02:46
02:46
#9
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
02:34
02:34
About Author
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and professor of ethical leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is renowned for his research on morality, politics, and culture, and has authored several influential books. One of his notable works, co-authored with Greg Lukianoff, is "The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure," which examines the impact of societal changes on the psychological well-being of young people. Haidt's work often explores the intersection of psychology and social issues, aiming to understand and address contemporary challenges.
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