

The Death of Conversation with Jonathan Haidt (S3 Ep.21)
Jun 25, 2022
Psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt discusses humor, offensive jokes, and the pitfalls of social media for serious conversations. They explore the progress America has made on issues like racism and the relevance of protest movements. The episode also touches on Elon Musk potentially buying Twitter and the need for regulation and platform accountability on social media.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Academic Culture and the Absence of Humor
02:02 • 23min
The Progress of Moral Values in America
25:09 • 16min
The Fading Relevance of the Civil Rights Movement Paradigm
40:48 • 4min
Analyzing the Potential Impact of Elon Musk's Takeover of Twitter
44:48 • 5min
Regulating Social Media Platforms and Promoting Platform Accountability
49:47 • 5min