The Coddling of the American Mind
Greg Lukianoff
11 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2018–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
a reasoned look at how social media and devices are negatively impacting society and children.
I started Coddling this week - I've learnt so much already. Incredibly insightful.
it helped me understand the changes I've seen across workplaces, colleges and beyond.
an important book about problems faced by the current college-age generation and the effects that social media, helicopter parenting, and certain ideologies have had on them.
Very few books shift my thinking on current events so significantly.
Tries to explain the reasons behind all the "triggering" and safe spaces phenomenon on college campuses
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