How to Talk to People You Don’t Agree With, With Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt
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Safer World, Controlled Environment
The world has become objectively safer over the years with decreasing crime rates, but children now face online environments filled with hate speech and negativity. Despite being able to filter what they are exposed to online, this control extends to real-life scenarios like muting speakers on college campuses. This desire for control stems from growing up in social media environments, leading to a need to manage their surroundings. The speaker discusses the three untruths, initially addressed in 'The Happiness Hypothesis,' which evaluates psychological claims and the notion of overreacting to minor issues.
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