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The Anxious Generation
by Jonathan Haidt
4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 copies sold
Ebook specifications
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 16.0 MB
- Published
- 3/26/2024
- ISBN
- 9780593655047
- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the devastating collapse of youth mental health that began in the early 2010s. He argues that the 'Great Rewiring of Childhood'—characterized by a shift from real-world play to a phone-based existence—has fostered an epidemic of anxiety and depression. By examining the unique harms faced by boys and girls, Haidt illustrates how underprotection in the virtual world combined with overprotection in the physical world has hindered healthy development. This book provides a clear roadmap for parents, educators, and governments to reclaim childhood from the grip of addictive technology.
What you'll take away
- Understand how the transition from play-based to phone-based childhood disrupted essential developmental milestones.
- Identify the 'Four Foundational Harms' of digital immersion: sleep deprivation, social deprivation, attention fragmentation, and addiction.
- Recognize the gendered differences in digital harm, from social media's impact on girls to the 'hooking' of boys via gaming and pornography.
- Discover why overprotecting children in the real world while underprotecting them online has created a generation-wide anxiety crisis.
- Learn actionable strategies for collective action to restore autonomy and mental health in schools and homes.
#mental health
#social media
#child development
#gen z
#technology
#parenting
About the author
Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and the author of several influential books, including The Happiness Hypothesis, The Righteous Mind, and The Coddling of the American Mind. His work focuses on the intersection of psychology, culture, and technology.
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Really enjoyed this
Cover to cover in one sitting on a rainy afternoon. A solid pick for anyone browsing here.
Luis Novak · 3/22/2026
