The Holy Post 632: Smartphones & Spiritual Formation with Jonathan Haidt
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Aug 28, 2024 
Jonathan Haidt, a renowned author and psychologist, discusses the troubling impact of smartphones on youth mental health and spiritual formation. He highlights growing anxiety among young people and the decline in religious participation due to digital distractions. Haidt also explores how Christian communities can respond to these challenges, advocating for the promotion of traditional practices to foster deeper spiritual connections. Additionally, he touches on political shifts within the pro-life movement and the curious launch of Chick-Fil-A's streaming service.
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Parental Gratitude for the Book
- Parents worldwide, especially in America, felt something was amiss with their children's upbringing but couldn't pinpoint it.
- Haidt's book aims to articulate these concerns and has been met with overwhelming gratitude.
Tech Companies' Response
- Tech companies' PR teams are working to counter Haidt's narrative by emphasizing correlation over causation.
- However, some tech CEOs, like those from Pinterest and Twitch, have reached out to Haidt expressing concern and a willingness to be part of the solution.
Young Life Camp Experience
- Skye Jitani shares an anecdote about his daughter's experience at a Young Life camp where phones were banned.
- Upon returning, the teens hesitated to retrieve their phones, indicating a preference for unmediated connection.