Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Dr. Phil McGraw about his new book "We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity"; the negative impact of technology on mental health, particularly among young people; the dangers of misinformation and the rise of AI-generated deep fakes; the evolving challenges faced by society, from cyberbullying to love scams, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and media literacy; the erosion of core values and the attack on the family unit; the influence of radical fringe groups and those who advocate for pushing back against their divisive agendas; societal pressures and misinformation; the exploitation of social media algorithms targeting vulnerable users, which leads to mental health issues; the impact of gender confusion, criticizing the lack of evidence behind gender-affirming care and the denial of a contagion effect; the importance of prioritizing children's well-being and calls for adherence to scientific evidence; the challenges of critical thinking in today's society; how identity politics pressure people to conform and avoid questioning certain ideas; how elite universities have fostered intellectual rot; how government institutions mishandle crises like COVID-19; the mental health impact of prolonged school closures; the potential for future crises and the need for critical thinking to navigate them effectively; and much more.

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