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Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and the author of The Anxious Generation (2024), a massive Amazon bestseller on how phone-based childhood is reshaping mental health. Earlier books include The Righteous Mind and The Coddling of the American Mind.

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Overview

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and the author of The Anxious Generation (2024), a massive Amazon bestseller on how phone-based childhood is reshaping mental health. Earlier books include The Righteous Mind and The Coddling of the American Mind.

Approach / Themes

Haidt brings research to public debate on morality, polarization, and—most recently—how smartphones and social media interact with play, independence, and adolescent wellbeing. His official site documents talks, essays, and policy-facing work.

For audiences

Parents, educators, and leaders shaping digital culture and youth mental health.

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