Jonathan Haidt
NYU social psychologist | Author of The Righteous Mind, leading voice on polarization & teen mental health
' His Moral Foundations Theory has transformed how we understand political polarization and moral psychology.
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU's Stern School of Business and author of 'The Righteous Mind,' 'The Coddling of the American Mind,' and 'The Anxious Generation. ' His Moral Foundations Theory has transformed how we understand political polarization and moral psychology.
His recent work on social media's impact on teen mental health has sparked national conversation and policy action. A former professor at the University of Virginia, he co-founded Heterodox Academy to promote viewpoint diversity in universities.
With 4 talks at major events, he provides research-backed insights on moral psychology, political polarization, and how social media is reshaping human development.
Can a divided America heal?
Can a divided America heal?
How common threats can make common (political) ground
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How common threats can make common (political) ground
Religion, evolution, and the ecstasy of self-transcendence
Religion, evolution, and the ecstasy of self-transcendence
The moral roots of liberals and conservatives
The moral roots of liberals and conservatives
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