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JONATHAN HAIDT: moral psychology in a modern world

Aug 22, 2024

Jonathan Haidt, a renowned social psychologist and author of notable bestsellers, dives deep into the impact of technology on youth mental health, arguing that smartphones and overprotective parenting have reshaped childhood. He explores the psychological divides in American political behavior, analyzing how deeply held values can misinterpret each side. Haidt addresses the social media giants' accountability and offers solutions to foster community and resilience among younger generations, emphasizing the need for nurturing conditions that promote human flourishing.

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Haidt emphasizes the importance of understanding differing moral values between liberals and conservatives to improve political dialogue and reduce polarization.

The podcast highlights the detrimental effects of technology and social media on youth mental health, urging parents and educators to mitigate these impacts.

Haidt advocates for liberal educational environments that foster open dialogue and critical thinking, countering the trends of ideological conformity in universities.

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The Moral Divide in Politics

The podcast explores the deep-rooted division between liberals and conservatives, emphasizing the values that each group holds dear. Jonathan Haidt argues that misunderstanding each other's values can lead to significant political errors, particularly during election seasons. He explains that many liberals often underestimate the importance of values like sacredness and purity, which are crucial to conservatives. This misjudgment hinders effective political dialogue and creates further polarization in society.

Exploring Moral Values and the Psychology of Disgust

03:49

Crafting a Clockwork Democracy

01:04

Shifts in Adolescent Mental Health: The Impact of Family and Community Values

02:31

Moral Judgments and Community Cohesion in Public Policy

04:38

Intro

2min

Exploring Moral Values Across Political Ideologies

2min

Meat, Morality, and Modernity

18min

Navigating Morality and Disgust

31min

Navigating the Digital Evolution

12min

Cultivating Conditions for Human Flourishing

5min

Examining the Correlation Between Social Media and Mental Health

4min

Exploring Happiness Through Relationships, Work, and Purpose

5min

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and author of New York Times bestsellers 'The Righteous Mind', and 'The Coddling of the American Mind'. His latest book 'The Anxious Generation', argues that the rise of smartphones and overprotective parenting have led to a "rewiring" of childhood and a rise in mental illness.

Jon discusses the intricate dynamics of political behaviour in America, highlighting the psychological differences, and intensified political extremes between liberals and conservatives as well as the societal shifts driven by technology and social media. Haidt discusses legislative accountability of the social media companies, and proposes social norms that are needed to overcome the mental health challenges of the younger generation.

Learn more about Jonathan and read THE ANXIOUS GENERATION

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Lives Well Lived

JONATHAN HAIDT: moral psychology in a modern world

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The Moral Divide in Politics

Community and Social Cohesion

The Impact of Technology on Youth

Moral Foundations Theory

The Crisis of Educational Institutions

Pathways to Flourishing

Exploring Moral Values and the Psychology of Disgust

Crafting a Clockwork Democracy

Shifts in Adolescent Mental Health: The Impact of Family and Community Values

Moral Judgments and Community Cohesion in Public Policy

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The Moral Divide in Politics

Community and Social Cohesion

The Impact of Technology on Youth

Moral Foundations Theory

The Crisis of Educational Institutions

Pathways to Flourishing

Exploring Moral Values and the Psychology of Disgust

Crafting a Clockwork Democracy

Shifts in Adolescent Mental Health: The Impact of Family and Community Values

Moral Judgments and Community Cohesion in Public Policy

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