

Generation Flex
Aug 30, 2023
Psychologist Jean Twenge joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss generational differences, the challenges facing Generation Z, technology's influence on generational changes, the impact of pornography on America's sex recession, and the decline of trust and institutions. They also explore the effects of individualism on civil behavior, trust in institutions, mental health, and society. The podcast touches on the pandemic's impact on social skills, learning loss, and mental health, and concludes with reflections on the interview and a mention of the guest's new book.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Impact of Technology on Generational Differences
02:46 • 15min
The Decline of Trust and Institutions
17:20 • 4min
The impact of individualism on civil behavior and trust in institutions
21:33 • 2min
Trust, Mental Health, and Technology's Impact on Society
23:16 • 5min
The Impact of Porn on Sexual Activity
28:37 • 30min
Impact of the Pandemic on Social Skills, Learning Loss, and Mental Health
58:52 • 7min
Reflections on Interviewing a Concise Guest and Mentioning a New Book
01:05:35 • 2min