Jonathan Haidt

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5,062 appearances 20 recordings 18 series first heard Mar 2024 last heard 26 Jun

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So let me repeat the three principles of techno-skepticism.

protect brain development through puberty.

prioritize people and books in education, not screens.

beware of artificial relationships for minors.

I think techno-skepticism is the right attitude for people today, especially for parents and legislators.

Because when it comes to children, these companies have earned our distrust.

Techno-skepticism means that from now on, we put the burden of proof on them.

Let them prove that their products are safe.

We treat them like any other maker of potentially dangerous consumer products.

We make them prove that their products are safe before they push them out into the world.

And we hold them responsible ... We hold them responsible for their safety lapses.

So in conclusion, human beings are ultra-social creatures who need to matter to one another in order to flourish.

We are so brilliant that we've invented technologies that can replace us, that can take us out of each other's lives.

But human connection is not optional.

It's who we are.

So we're going to have to fight for a future in which our children can grow into flourishing, connected adults.

Thank you.

Well, it depends on the age.

So if we're talking elementary school, I would say no.

I would say it's so clear kids need to learn basic skills, they need to develop a habit of books, there's all this research on how print is better.

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