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Psychologist Jonathan Haidt on dangers of overprotective parenting: 'Children need a lot of varied experience. We have overprotected our children in the real world, but…’; life lessons on importance of real connections, limits of social media from NYU Stern School of Business professorIn an interview, psychologist Jonathan Haidt explained why children nowadays are more prone to struggling with mental health than ever. The...
People with high emotional intelligence often say these 8 phrases that instantly strengthen relationshipsThe words emotionally intelligent people choose often reflect these skills because their goal isn't just to express their own thoughts, it'...
Psychology says people who love hot air balloons aren’t just adventurous, they may be attracted to awe and freedomRather than revealing a single personality type, the attraction often reflects a desire for meaningful, beautiful, and perspective-changing...
Psychology says people who prefer visiting old monuments over beaches or mountains aren't boring, they may be chasing stories more than sceneryChoosing to visit old monuments can reflect a person's interest in history, storytelling, learning, and emotional connection with the past....
Psychology says people who love getting wet in the rain aren't necessarily impulsive, they may find happiness in simpler thingsPsychology suggests that people who love getting wet in the rain aren't necessarily impulsive or reckless. Sometimes happiness isn't found ...
Psychology says people who insist on watching fireworks every year aren't just following tradition, they may be chasing one powerful emotionPsychology says people who never miss fireworks displays may be driven by awe, collective experiences, nostalgia, social identity, and the ...
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate ragesCountries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social ...
UK, France weighs ban on social media for youth as debate ragesFrance and Britain are exploring bans on social media for children, following Australia's lead. Experts debate the impact on youth mental h...
Can college students stand to ditch their phones for an hour or so?Frustrated by pervasive phone use among peers, former UCF student Seán Killingsworth launched the Reconnect Movement. This initiative creat...
Teens are turning to AI for friendship: New report warns parents to step in before it’s too late, suggests what they can doA new Common Sense Media report reveals 72% of U.S. teens have used AI companions, with 13% chatting daily. While many use them for curiosi...
NYU psychologist warns early tech use is shattering kids’ focus, suggests what parents can doIn a candid podcast conversation, NYU psychologist Jonathan Haidt warns that constant tech exposure is fragmenting children's attention spa...
The "disgusting" UK royal wedding scandal that forced Lady Frederick Windsor to speak out after 16 yearsLady Frederick Windsor, known as Sophie Winkleman, humorously recounts her royal wedding day, admitting her hair was a "disgusting" disaste...
Barack Obama’s 2024 must-watch movies, top songs include 'Dune: Part two' and Kendrick Lamar. See full listIndian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light has topped former US President Barack Obama's list of recommended films for the ye...
Screensaver adviceAndrew Huberman's podcast episode featured Jonathan Haidt discussing the negative effects of smartphones and social media on children's dev...
Needed urgently: Collective action to tackle teen mental health crisis linked to smartphone useSocial psychologist Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" examines the alarming rise in adolescent mental health issues, attributing mu...
Bill Gates Reveals The Best Kind Of Investment in the 21st Century, Know NowOne of the world’s richest businessmen, Bill Gates reveals the best investment in the 21st century to make the best of things and lead the ...
Group godsLike the human animal, morality is, therefore, said to be 'groupish'. This entails the subsuming of self-interest for the greater good of t...
Subtle schism'Me-mine' is the way of the narrow-minded; but to the really broad-minded, the whole world is a family(Vishwa-Kutumbakam)!
Perma ColaIn an NYTinterview, Martin Seligman was alluding to the idea of films as an uplifting drug, something that Karl Marx had earlier extended t...
Nirvana shattersIn 1884, a British schoolmaster wrote a book called Flatland, a romance in many dimensions. The author coyly called himself 'a square' but ...