The Psychology Podcast The Anxious Generation w/ Jonathan Haidt
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Jul 4, 2024 
NYU social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses the negative impact of social media on teen mental health and advocates for a return to play based childhoods. They explore regulating harmful online content, addressing social media addiction, and the importance of community support for children transitioning into adulthood.
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Mental Health Crisis and Social Media
- A mental health crisis exists, demanding focus on contributing factors and prioritization.
- Jonathan Haidt emphasizes social media's role, but acknowledges other societal influences.
The Great Rewiring of Childhood
- The shift from play-based to phone-based childhood, worsened by social media's evolution, impacts teen mental health.
- This "Great Rewiring" from 2010-2015, with smartphones and addictive apps, altered adolescent development.
Correlation vs. Causation Debate
- Critics like Candace Odgers argue against social media causation, citing correlation-causation fallacy.
- They suggest depressed individuals gravitate towards specific content, hence the correlation.