Increasing Polarization in our Society—Prof Jonathan Haidt w Rab Angela Buchdahl

Must register with Central Synagogue: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/f44KAiM7/dr-jonathan-haidt-in-conversation-with-rabbi-angela-buchdahl-5a46Pf6BbNN/overview

Increasing Polarization Antisemitism, and Mental Health.
"Rabbi Buchdahl welcomes renowned author and expert (and Central member) Jonathan Haidt to our Main Sanctuary for a topical and wide-ranging conversation focusing on increasing polarization in our society, how it connects to the rise in antisemitism, and the ways social media can exacerbate fear and anxiety around these issues (especially for children and teens).

With a career spanning over three decades, the social psychologist, political scientist, and New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Haidt has dedicated his life to understanding human psychology and how it shapes our lives, from the foundations of morality to political parties to mental health, happiness, and beyond.

A professor at New York University and the author of four books, including most recently The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness (2024), Haidt’s groundbreaking work has changed the way we think about political polarization, childhood, and the impact of social media on mental health.

You won’t want to miss this riveting and important discussion about the state of the world—and what we can do about it."