Jonathan Haidt, Can Gen Z Survive? | Ep 2 | Soul Boom

Rainn Wilson chats with social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt ('The Anxious Generation', 'The Coddling of the American Mind') about the profound impacts of digital technology on society and mental health. They delve into the anxiety, challenges and transformations faced by Gen Z due to smartphones, Tik Tok and Instagram, exploring solutions to mitigate these effects and emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with community and spirituality. This episode offers crucial insights for anyone interested in understanding and improving our digital landscape. Tune in to uncover how we can navigate the complexities of a tech-dominated world and foster healthier, more connected communities.

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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 We Are in a Turning Point in History
00:41 Jonathan Haidt: Social Psychologist, Professor, Author
01:40 Gen Z's Existing Awareness of the Impact of Social Media
03:50 Humanity's Greatest Social Experiment
05:20 Is Something Wrong With This Generation?
08:36 The Compassion of Gen Z
10:15 Gen Z Questions Everything
10:55 Kids Making Anxiety "Trendy"
18:30 Compassion Fatigue & Spiritual Degradation
19:20 Rainn Pushes Back on Gen Z's "Lack of Compassion"
21:30 How to Put Down the Phone and Engage in Human Flourishing
22:45 Rainn & Jonathan Disagree About the Compassion of Boys
26:50 Does Gen Z Actually Have Resilience?
30:35 Defining Anti-Fragility
33:11 Benefits of Bullying & Fighting in School
38:39 What Happens When We Take Phones From Kids?
42:41 What Draws Rainn in From the Social Media Algorithm
46:00 Which Social Media Platform is Worse for Girls?
51:20 What We'll Look Back on From 2020-2035
52:15 How Dungeons & Dragons Can Save the Anxious Generation
1:01:43 Importance of Outdoor Play
1:08:12 The Psychology of Sacredness

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Produced by:
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Executive Produced by:
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