Chapter
The Coddling of the American Mind
03:57 - 08:14 (04:16)
The Atlantic published an article in September 2015 called "The Coddling of the American Mind," which discussed how trigger warnings on college campuses could be doing more harm than good for mental health. While some saw it as a valid critique of "campus culture," others dismissed it as an exaggerated caricature.
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Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff write about the concerns around trigger warnings and how they are perceived to be hurting mental health on college campuses, which led to a moral panic.
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Campus Culture
Summary
Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff write about the concerns around trigger warnings and how they are perceived to be hurting mental health on college campuses, which led to a moral panic.
ChapterThe Coddling of the American Mind
EpisodeThe Coddling Of The American Mind
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
Haydn-Lukianoff's book "The Coddling of the American Mind" explores the idea that the psychology of modern students is counterproductive to their own mental health, and how good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure.
05:52 - 08:14 (02:21)
Education
Summary
Haydn-Lukianoff's book "The Coddling of the American Mind" explores the idea that the psychology of modern students is counterproductive to their own mental health, and how good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure.