London Real JONATHAN HAIDT - CODDLING THE AMERICAN MIND: How We Raise A Generation To Fail
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Oct 20, 2019 Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist, discusses overprotective parenting, fragility of kids, hive psychology, impact of fear on society, democracy challenges due to social media, promoting independence in children, psychedelic experiences, evidence-based solutions for complex problems, personal growth and resilience, and advice for navigating a changing world
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Self-Governance Deficit
- Overprotection hinders the development of self-governance skills in children and adolescents.
- Consequently, young adults entering the workforce may lack basic life skills and the ability to function independently.
Campus Sensitivity and Offense-Taking
- Haidt describes being reported to NYU's dean for discussing sensitive topics like the Milgram experiment in his lectures.
- He notes a growing trend of fragility and offense-taking on campuses, exemplified by trigger warnings and safe spaces.
Impact of Bias Response Teams
- Bias response teams and anonymous reporting systems on campuses create an environment of fear and self-censorship among faculty.
- This hinders open discussion and academic freedom, potentially impacting the quality of education.