Wally is joined by Josh, a local educator, for the July Summer Book Club episode to discuss The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Josh recently ran a summer book study with other educators and brought their reactions and impressions into the mix.
You’re Wrong About : Phones Are Good, Actually with Taylor Lorenz
If Books Could Kill: The Coddling Of The American Mind
“The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness? The evidence is equivocal on whether screen time is to blame for rising levels of teen depression and anxiety — and rising hysteria could distract us from tackling the real causes.” By Candice L. Odgers - NATURE, March 2024
“THE PANIC OVER SMARTPHONES DOESN’T HELP TEENS: It may only make things worse.” By Candice L. Odgers - The Atlantic May 2024
Other media mentioned: Presumed Innocent starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and yes, Jake, if you’re out there listening, I’m entirely willing to sell out if you sponsor this episode.
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