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Jonathan Haidt Returns (on the Anxious Generation)

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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The Impact of Technology on Generations

This chapter examines the stark generational differences between millennials and Gen Z, focusing on the significant effects of technology and social media on their development and mental health. It highlights the challenges posed by digital distractions, attention fragmentation, and the adverse implications for social interactions and cognitive growth among today's youth. The discussion also addresses the alarming rise in anxiety and depression, particularly among preteen girls, and the complexities surrounding mental health in the context of modern society.

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