Have Smartphones Created an Anxious Generation? with Jonathan Haidt
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Impact of Smartphones on Social Interactions
The chapter explores how smartphones influence social interactions and communication skills across different generations, with a focus on the younger generation's reliance on devices over face-to-face engagements. It discusses the drawbacks of excessive phone usage, such as avoidance of discomfort, anxiety, and reduced social skills, leading to challenges in integrating Gen Z employees in the corporate world. The conversation also considers potential solutions like phone-free schools and setting rules to mitigate negative effects on children's growth and development.
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