The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

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by Jonathan Haidt · 2024

Heard in 4 episodes across 4 shows since Feb 2026

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores how the transition from a "play-based" to a "phone-based" childhood has contributed to a surge in adolescent mental illness. The book argues that smartphones and overprotective parenting have rewired childhood, and offers a roadmap for parents, schools, and tech companies to restore a healthier environment for the next generation.

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