In 'The Anxious Generation', Jonathan Haidt examines the sudden decline in the mental health of adolescents starting in the early 2010s. He attributes this decline to the shift from a 'play-based childhood' to a 'phone-based childhood', highlighting mechanisms such as sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, and perfectionism that interfere with children’s social and neurological development. Haidt proposes four simple rules to address this issue: no smartphones before high school, no social media before age 16, phone-free schools, and more opportunities for independence, free play, and responsibility. The book offers a clear call to action for parents, teachers, schools, tech companies, and governments to restore a more humane childhood and end the epidemic of mental illness among youth.
How did Gen Z women vote in the recent election? Are we witnessing a shift toward conservative values among young people? On today’s podcast, I’m joined by Isabel Brown ( @theisabelbrown ) —author, cultural commentator, and advocate for free-thinking youth. Together, we explore why the liberal narrative framing abortion as empowering failed to resonate as expected this election cycle.
We also discuss the millions spent on woke celebrity endorsements that missed the mark, signaling that young people are beginning to reject the mainstream culture’s hollow propaganda. Join Isabel and me as we examine the cultural shift and reflect on the setbacks faced by leftism's poisonous ideologies. While there's still much work to do, this election dealt a blow to "woke" culture—something worth celebrating.
Looking ahead, we dive into the next phase of the movement: reshaping the conversation and building a culture where abortion becomes unthinkable. Don’t miss this vital discussion!
Check out Isabel's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theisabelbrown
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Timestamps:
00:00 -Intro
00:29 - Welcome, Isabel
01:55 - What are your takeaways from the election?
06:06 - Do you think the Harris campaign backfired?
08:46 - Kamala was uniquely bad; Trump scandals
09:46 - What is your take on overall trends?
13:15 - Younger voters are becoming more conservative
15:13 - Conservative is practical ideology
17:36 - Young voters experienced COVID
25:22 - Pro-Social Media
26:49 - Gen Z wants real and messy
32:27 - 4B movement
36:19 - New baby boom?
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