The Michael Shermer Show

The Michael Shermer Show

36. Dr. Jonathan Haidt — The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure

Sep 5, 2018 · 01:19:02

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College campuses foster fear and silence.
Rising anxiety and depression plague students.
Jonathan Haidt explores causes of the 'coddled' generation.

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