‘Our Kids Are the Least Flourishing Generation We Know Of’ | The Ezra Klein Show
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The podcast discusses the impact of social media on childhood and mental health, featuring Jonathan Haidt's insights on the importance of play and diverse interactions in childhood development.
Ezra Klein interviews social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about his book 'The Anxious Generation,' which explores the mental health crisis among children linked to social media use. They discuss the evolution of childhood, the importance of play, and recent policy changes aimed at limiting children's access to social media.

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