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Jun 2025
1h 43m

556. How Social Media Is Wrecking Kids' ...

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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In this urgent conversation, Jonathan Haidt and Jordan Peterson dissect the silent catastrophe facing Gen Z—spiraling anxiety, attention collapse, and social isolation—all amplified by addictive tech. They explore the psychological and spiritual fallout of algorithm-optimized platforms, the gendered impact on boys and girls, and what it means to raise childr ... Show More
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