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This chapter analyzes Jonathan Haidt's latest book on the negative effects of social media on the mental health of Gen Z. It explores the evolution of Haidt's research from moral psychology to the urgent issue of rising mental health crises linked to smartphone usage and its broader societal implications.

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In this episode of Upstream, Erik Torenberg sits in with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt to discuss his book, 'The Anxious Generation.' They dive into the severe impact of social media on youth mental health and explore Jonathan's recommendations for smartphone and social media usage among teens. They discuss the broader implications for democracy and the political divide, focusing on how these issues are intertwined with the tech industry.

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LINKS:

Jonathan's newsletter: https://www.afterbabel.com/

The Anxious Generation website: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/

(Book) The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036

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