Thursday Jun 08, 2023

#326 - Dr Chris Ferguson: Demented Politicians, Social Media & The Rise of Critical Theory

Chris Ferguson, a psychology professor, discusses the weak link between social media and mental health problems and explains how previous moral panics have followed a similar pattern. He highlights that studies on social media and depression/suicide are inconsistent and that teens have some of the lowest suicide rates, with other age groups seeing higher increases in suicide rates. Additionally, the conversation touches on topics such as gun control hindered by tribalism, the illiberalism on the left, and diversity in storytelling, and challenges readers to finish unread books and video games. https://twitter.com/CJFerguson1111

1:02 - Debunking Myths of Social Media's Impact on Mental Health

5:25 - Dissecting Social Media's Role in Teen Suicide Rates

14:50 - Gun Control Debate: Challenges and Underlying Issues

19:01 - Tribalism and Taboos: Hurdles in Gun Control Discussions

26:56 - Math Education Devoid of Moral Crusades and Political Retirement

31:51 - Weaknesses and Challenges of the U.S. Primary System

40:06 - The Rise of Pushback Against Illiberalism and Corporate Involvement

46:32 - Marketing Lessons from Trader Joe's and Anheuser-Busch

51:58 - The Importance of Diversity and Authenticity in Storytelling

56:02 - The Challenge of Completing Unfinished Books and Video Games

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