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Some of those taboos have been restored, thankfully, though in the language of individual consent rather than divine decree. It is no longer permissible, at least in the United States, to show sexually suggestive naked children in films or even in art photography. Pedophilia has become a national concern, and the lives of those convicted of it have
... See moreMark Lilla • Ignorance and Bliss
From Anxiety to Animosity: How Social Media Damages Relationships
A preview of Nicholas Carr’s new book Superbloom
Nicholas Carr
Feb 03, 2025
Introduction from Jon Haidt:
There’s a story I often tell to explain how we got into this mess––how we let a few tech companies take over childhood, making it passive, solitary, and monetizable. The story begins
... See more“No child in my family watches holos before the age of twelve. We all have nature and nurture to shape us. She can watch other people’s opinions when she has opinions of her own, and no sooner. We’re not digital creatures. We’re flesh and blood. Better she learns that before the world finds her.”
Pierce Brown • Morning Star (Red Rising Series Book 3)
Where was my mother? In the next room, making sure I was eating nine differently colored fruits and vegetables on the daily. She was attentive, nearly a helicopter parent, but I found online porn anyway. So did my friends.
Jonathan Haidt • The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
strictly limiting media, especially television and online media, both to keep unsuitable content out and to prevent dependence on electronic media. It is also important for parents to do the same for themselves.
Rod Dreher • The Benedict Option
Heather Havrilesky • The Rise of Emotional Divestment
Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist
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