The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting up a Generation for Failure book

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting up a Generation for Failure

 Jonathan Haidt  

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 campusAre you aware of the growing trend where speech is equated with violenceHow has the rise of 'safetyism' threatened free speech and fueled an environment of violence as a response to ideological oppositionDive 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

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#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

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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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