Category: Haidt, Jonathan

“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.
At a Fatherhood Summit, Dads Wonder: How Should a Modern-Day Father Be?

On a work day in Midtown Manhattan, dads attended an event about the future of fatherhood. (It was organized by moms.)
From the DealBook Summit: Influential People Share Their Insights

Industry leaders attending the conference were asked about artificial intelligence, the economy, international relations and more.
Suspect in United Healthcare CEO Killing Showed Interest in Pop Psychology on Social Media

Figures like Andrew Huberman, Tim Urban and the Unabomber feature in posts shared by accounts that appear to belong to the man arrested on Monday.
Character.ai Faces Lawsuit After Teen’s Suicide

The mother of a 14-year-old Florida boy says he became obsessed with a chatbot on Character.AI before his death.
Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad

Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful per se.
Is Social Media the New Tobacco?

Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, wants warning labels on the tech platforms, arguing that they are fueling a mental health crisis among teens.
First He Came For Cancel Culture. Now He Wants to Cancel Smartphones

The N.Y.U. professor Jonathan Haidt became a favorite in Silicon Valley for his work on what he called the “coddling” of young people. Now, he has an idea for fixing Gen Z.