Jonathan Haidt on How to Free the Anxious Generation (Part One)
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Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Leila Ishmael. Our guest on the podcast today is renowned social psychologist and best-selling author Jonathan Haidt. He joined us live on stage at the Emanuel Centre in London on April 24, 2025, to discuss his book, The Anxious Generation, How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness. In conversation with broadcaster and journalist Johnny Diamond, Haidt explored how smartphones, social media and overprotection have transformed childhood and what we can do to reverse the damage.
This recording is in two parts. Intelligence Squared premium subscribers can get early access to part two right now, along with the full length conversation and bonus content not available anywhere else. Head to intelligencesquared.com forward slash membership to find out more or tap the IQ2 extra button on Apple Podcasts. Now let's join our host, Johnny Diamond, live on stage with Jonathan Haidt. Thank you.
Thank you very much and welcome. In a moment I'll just trot you through the the format of what we're going to do. this evening. I have a a long biography of Jonathan in front of me. I'm not going to read it out because if you don't know who he is, you're probably at the wrong event.
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