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JONATHAN HAIDT on Declining Masculinity, Smartphones Ruining The World & Academia Going Nuts
May 17, 2024
Dr. Jonathan Haidt discusses the negative impact of social media on children, campus protests from a professor's perspective, and suggests 3 bad ideas to avoid for a better life. Topics include declining masculinity, smartphones ruining the world, and academia going crazy.
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- Social media impacts self-esteem negatively by fueling feelings of inadequacy and comparison.
- Smartphones reduce attention spans and hinder deep focus and engagement in tasks.
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Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media platforms, like Instagram, fuel feelings of inferiority and inadequacy in young users, particularly girls. Exposure to idealized images and pressures for likes and attention lead to distorted views of self-worth. The platform promotes a culture of comparison and validation-seeking behavior, impacting self-esteem and mental health negatively.
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