The Coddling of the American Mind
The Coddling of the American Mind
Greg Lukianoff
Vinod Khosla
Dives into the new problem on college campuses, Safetyism. - Vinod Khosla
Max Levchin
Highlights the need to continue to have such discussions about sensitive topics instead of ignoring them for the sake of comfort. - Max Levchin
Glenn Beck
Not only correctly identifies what ails us but also gives practical steps to cure. MUST READ. - Glenn Beck
Richard Dawkins
Utterly superb book, recommended unreservedly. - Richard Dawkins
Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on Twitter.
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The Coddling of the American Mind

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure

Greg Lukianoff
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Greg Lukianoff
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In "The Coddling of the American Mind," Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt unravel the intricate tapestry of socio-cultural developments that have led to a generation increasingly sheltered from discomfort and dissent. With a critical eye, the authors dissect the prevailing belief system that prioritizes emotional safety over intellectual challenge, tracing its origins from the playgrounds of the late 20th century to the echo chambers of modern social media. This meticulously researched narrative not only diagnoses the root causes behind the rising tide of fragility, anxiety, and division within American campuses and society but also lays bare the unintended consequences of well-meaning but misguided educational practices. Beyond mere critique, Lukianoff and Haidt embark on a mission to chart a course toward resilience, proposing actionable reforms aimed at fortifying individuals against the vicissitudes of life and discourse. Through a blend of psychological insight and constitutional reverence, "The Coddling of the American Mind" stands as a clarion call to embrace discomfort, nurture critical thinking, and foster a culture of debate that acknowledges the intrinsic value of opposing viewpoints. This is a pivotal read for educators, parents, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the future of democratic discourse and the development of a robust, antifragile citizenry capable of navigating the complexities of the 21st century.

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Released
2018
17 Jul
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Utterly superb book, recommended unreservedly. - Richard Dawkins
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on Twitter.
Derren Brown mentioned this book on Twitter.
Not only correctly identifies what ails us but also gives practical steps to cure. MUST READ. - Glenn Beck
Excited to read this new book by my friends. - Bryan Johnson
Highlights the need to continue to have such discussions about sensitive topics instead of ignoring them for the sake of comfort. - Max Levchin
[One of the] books that helped me think better in 2018. - Michael Mauboussin
Dives into the new problem on college campuses, Safetyism. - Vinod Khosla
From time to time in the years to come, I hope you will be treated unfairly, so that you will come to know the value of justice. I hope that you will suffer betrayal because that will teach you the importance of loyalty. Sorry to say, but I hope you will be lonely from time to time so that you don’t take friends for granted. I wish you bad luck, again, from time to time so that you will be conscious of the role of chance in life and understand that your success is not completely deserved and that the failure of others is not completely deserved either. And when you lose, as you will from time to time, I hope every now and then, your opponent will gloat over your failure. It is a way for you to understand the importance of sportsmanship. I hope you’ll be ignored so you know the importance of listening to others, and I hope you will have just enough pain to learn compassion. Whether I wish these things or not, they’re going to happen. And whether you benefit from them or not will depend upon your ability to see the message in your misfortunes.
— Greg Lukianoff, The Coddling of the American Mind

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