The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt | What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast

Jonathan Haidt, noted social psychologist and author of The Anxious Generation, sits down with us to discuss how smartphones and social media are harming Gen Z – and really all of us. He encourages claiming back third spaces, championing anti-fragility, and … maybe letting your kid go take a walk. 

00:00 Cold Opening Intro
01:05 Introduction to the youth mental health crisis
04:42 The shift from play-based to phone-based childhood
16:14 Gaming addiction and its impact on boys
30:01 Digital dangers and pornography accessibility
51:55 Social media's devastating impact on girls' mental health
01:01:00 School-based solutions and phone-free initiatives
01:11:02 Rebuilding community spaces and trust

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