Greg Lukianoff - The Coddling of the American Mind

Greg Lukianoff - The Coddling of the American Mind

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11th - 12th Grade

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Greg Lukianoff, CEO of FIRE and coauthor with Jonathan Haidt, discusses their book 'Coddling of the American Mind'. The book investigates changes in student behavior around 2013-2014, focusing on increased demands for censorship and medicalized arguments. They explore the psychological aspects and consequences, such as rising anxiety and depression, especially among young women. The book aims to understand these changes and propose solutions.

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What are the main themes discussed in the book coauthored by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt?

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How have attitudes about free speech on campus changed over the past five years according to the text?

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What factors contributed to the increase in anxiety and depression among students as mentioned in the text?

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What does the author suggest about the framing of censorship demands by students?

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What solutions or fixes does the author propose for the issues discussed in the book?

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