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Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Canceling the American Mind | Greg Lukianoff

Jun 7, 2024
Greg Lukianoff, co-author of 'The Coddling of the American Mind,' discusses cancel culture, free speech limits, and cognitive distortions with Dan Crenshaw. They debate if some deserve cancellation, social media bans for kids, crossing lines in protests, and the left-right rhetoric in debates. Lukianoff shares insights on mental health, political ideologies, and the effects of COVID-19 on trust in experts. The conversation highlights the importance of personal responsibility, critical thinking, and alternative pathways to success in higher education.
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  • Social media amplifies distorted perceptions affecting mental health.
  • Left-leaning individuals face mental health challenges due to ideological beliefs.

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Free Speech on Campus

Campus free speech rankings show that universities with more working-class students face fewer ideological problems compared to elite schools, where activist movements like pro-Hamas protests are concentrated. The distorted perception of the world's challenges on social media magnifies issues, affecting mental health. The rise in depression and anxiety, particularly more on the left side of the political spectrum, signals a need to reevaluate how comfort and discomfort play into the understanding of free speech and meaning in today's society.

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