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Why Do Young People Seem So Fragile? - Dr Jean Twenge

Chris Williamson

Dr. Jean Twenge's research highlights a significant generational shift in American mental health, particularly between Millennials and Generation Z (Gen Z). While her earlier predictions regarding Millennial economic struggles were partially borne out by their challenges with "adulting" during the G …

Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #291

Lex Fridman

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues in his discussion with Lex Fridman that social media platforms, specifically those utilizing a particular business model pioneered by Facebook and Twitter, are a primary driver of declining teen mental health and democratic dysfunction. While acknowledging t …