The central idea from 'The Coddling' discusses three great untruths leading to depression and anxiety, including the belief that avoiding stress is essential, trusting feelings as always right, and viewing life as a battle between good and evil. The distortion of life as a battle between good and evil causes significant human misery, fueled by the human tendency to categorize ourselves as good and others as evil. The concept of haves and have-nots historically associated with the left has shifted towards a power struggle according to intersectionality. Intersectionality acknowledges unique challenges faced by individuals with multiple dimensions of identity, emphasizing the need to recognize and address specific injustices experienced by different social groups.