Will It Take a WAR To Unite Us? | Jonathan Haidt

Dr. Jonathan Haidt is one of the world's top experts on the psychology of morality and politics. He has written several best-selling books including “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion” (2012) and “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” (2024).
In this interview with Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, Jonathan explores why Americans ended up so divided - including (but not limited to) how technology and social media has shaped us and is shaping the next generation.
Dr. Jonathan Haidt leaves us with some practical next steps for addressing polarization. His recommendations may surprise you.
This interview is included in the Difficult Conversations podcast series. Listen on your favorite podcast app.
Show notes here: NAE.org/polarized-podcast
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