The Tim Ferriss Show

#644: Jonathan Haidt — The Coddling of the American Mind, How to Become Intellectually Antifragile, and How to Lose Anger by Studying Morality

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Dec 21, 2022
In this engaging conversation, Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist from NYU, dives into the nuances of morality and the influence of social media on teen mental health. He shares personal anecdotes illustrating his transformative experiences studying cultural morality in India. Haidt critiques ideologies in academia and promotes the idea of intellectual anti-fragility. The discussion also explores the importance of resilience for Generation Z and the interplay of happiness and religious engagement, providing valuable insights for navigating today's complex social landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Schweder's Influence

  • Jonathan Haidt credits Richard Schweder as his biggest influence.
  • Schweder's iconoclastic thinking during Haidt's postdoc shaped his intellectual approach.
ADVICE

Schweder's Motto

  • Challenge assertions by exploring their opposite perspectives.
  • This fosters intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, leading to new insights.
INSIGHT

Cultural Nuance

  • Cultural practices should be understood within their context, even if offensive to outsiders.
  • Automatic condemnation hinders nuanced understanding and can lead to unjust consequences.
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