EPISODE · Apr 25, 2024 · 12 MIN
E26 · The Coddling Of The American Mind: 3 Takeaways
from The Growth Kit · host Brian Comly
In 2014, Greg Lukianoff sought Jonathan Haidt's help to unravel a mystery: a shift from college administrators initiating campus censorship to students demanding it. This led to their collaboration on the widely popular Atlantic article, "The Coddling of the American Mind," exploring the rise of "safe spaces" and heightened sensitivity on campuses. The duo further expanded their insights into a book, "The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure," offering actionable takeaways beyond parenting, making it a highly recommended read. Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Watch on YouTube. Read The Article: The Coddling of the American Mind: 3 Takeaways Things Mentioned: The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure. iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us. Connect With MindBodyDad (The Growth Kit HQ): Weekly Newsletter www.MindBodyDad.com Instagram (MindBodyDad) Instagram (The Growth Kit) Twitter Facebook Affiliate Disclosure
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In 2014, Greg Lukianoff sought Jonathan Haidt's help to unravel a mystery: a shift from college administrators initiating campus censorship to students demanding it. This led to their collaboration on the widely popular Atlantic article, "The Coddling of the American Mind," exploring the rise of "safe spaces" and heightened sensitivity on campuses. The duo further expanded their insights into a book, "The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure," offering actionable takeaways beyond parenting, making it a highly recommended read. Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Watch on YouTube. Read The Article: The Coddling of the American Mind: 3 Takeaways Things Mentioned: The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure. iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us. Connect With MindBodyDad (The Growth Kit HQ): Weekly Newsletter www.MindBodyDad.com Instagram (MindBodyDad) Instagram (The Growth Kit) Twitter Facebook Affiliate Disclosure
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