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Young people have been reporting a sharp rise in anxiety and depression. This maps neatly onto the global rise of the smartphone. Some researchers are convinced that one is causing the other. But how strong is the evidence? SOURCES:David Blanchflower, professor of economics at Dartmouth College.Lauren Oyler, novelist and cultural critic.Andrew Przybylski, professor of human behavior and technology at the University of Oxford. RESOURCES:"The Declining Mental Health Of The Young And The Global Disappearance Of The Hump Shape In Age In Unhappiness," by David G. Blanchflower, Alex Bryson, and Xiaowei Xu (NBER Working Paper, 2024)."Further Evidence on the Global Decline in the Mental Health of the Young," by David G. Blanchflower, Alex Bryson, Anthony Lepinteur, and Alan Piper (NBER Working Paper, 2024).No Judgment: Essays, by Lauren Oyler (2024)."To What Extent are Trends in Teen Mental Health Driven by Changes in Reporting?" by Adriana Corredor-Waldron and Janet Currie (Journal of Human Resources, 2024).The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt (2024)."Global Well-Being and Mental Health in the Internet Age," by Matti Vuorre and Andrew K. Przybylski (Clinical Psychological Science, 2023)."Are Mental Health Awareness Efforts Contributing to the Rise in Reported Mental Health Problems? A Call to Test the Prevalence Inflation Hypothesis," by Lucy Foulkes and Jack L. Andrews (New Ideas in Psychology, 2023)."The Association Between Adolescent Well-Being and Digital Technology Use," by Amy Orben and Andrew K. Przybylski (Nature Human Behaviour, 2019).iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy — and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood — and What That Means for the Rest of Us, by Jean M. Twenge (2017). EXTRAS:"Are You Caught in a Social Media Trap?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."Are We Getting Lonelier?" by No Stupid Questions (2023)."Is Facebook Bad for Your Mental Health?" by Freakonomics, M.D. (2022).

Introducing Jonathan Haidt on the Plague of Anxiety Affecting Young People from The New Yorker Radio Hour.Follow the show: The New Yorker Radio HourBoth anecdotally and in research, anxiety and depression among young people—often associated with self-harm—have risen sharply over the last decade.  There seems little doubt that Gen Z is suffering in real ways.  But there is not a consensus on the cause or causes, nor how to address them.  The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt believes that enough evidence has accumulated to convict a suspect.  Smartphones and social media, Haidt says, have caused a “great rewiring” in those born after 1995.  The argument has hit a nerve: his new book, “The Anxious Generation,” was No. 1 on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction best-seller list.  Speaking with David Remnick, Haidt is quick to differentiate social-media apps—with their constant stream of notifications, and their emphasis on performance—from technology writ large; mental health was not affected, he says, for millennials, who grew up earlier in the evolution of the Internet. Haidt, who earlier wrote about an excessive emphasis on safety in the book “The Coddling of the American Mind,” feels that our priorities when it comes to child safety are exactly wrong.  “We're overprotecting in [the real world], and I'm saying, lighten up, let your kids out! And we're underprotecting in another, and I'm saying, don't let your kids spend nine hours a day on the Internet talking with strange men. It's just not a good idea.” To social scientists who have asserted that the evidence Haidt marshals does not prove a causative link between social media and depression, “I keep asking for alternative theories,” he says. “You don't think it's the smartphones and social media—what is it? … You can give me whatever theory you want about trends in American society, but nobody can explain why it happened so suddenly in 2012 and 2013—not just here but in Canada, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Northern Europe. I'm waiting,” he adds sarcastically, “for someone to find a chemical.” The good news, Haidt says, is there are achievable ways to limit the harm.  Note: In his conversation with David Remnick, Jonathan Haidt misstated some information about a working paper that studies unhappiness across nations. The authors are David G. Blanchflower, Alex Bryson, and Xiaowei Xu, and it includes data on thirty-four countries.  DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

Both anecdotally and in research, anxiety and depression among young people—often associated with self-harm—have risen sharply over the last decade. There seems little doubt that Gen Z is suffering in real ways. But there is not a consensus on the cause or causes, nor how to address them. The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt believes that enough evidence has accumulated to convict a suspect. Smartphones and social media, Haidt says, have caused a “great rewiring” in those born after 1995. The argument has hit a nerve: his new book, “The Anxious Generation,” was No. 1 on the New York *Times* hardcover nonfiction best-seller list. Speaking with David Remnick, Haidt is quick to differentiate social-media apps—with their constant stream of notifications, and their emphasis on performance—from technology writ large; mental health was not affected, he says, for millennials, who grew up earlier in the evolution of the Internet. Haidt, who earlier wrote about an excessive emphasis on safety in the book “The Coddling of the American Mind,” feels that our priorities when it comes to child safety are exactly wrong. “We're overprotecting in [the real world], and I'm saying, lighten up, let your kids out! And we're underprotecting in another, and I'm saying, don't let your kids spend nine hours a day on the Internet talking with strange men. It's just not a good idea.” To social scientists who have asserted that the evidence Haidt marshals does not prove a causative link between social media and depression, “I keep asking for alternative theories,” he says. “You don't think it's the smartphones and social media—what is it? . . . You can give me whatever theory you want about trends in American society, but nobody can explain why it happened so suddenly in 2012 and 2013—not just here but in Canada, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Northern Europe. I'm waiting,” he adds sarcastically, “for someone to find a chemical.” The good news, Haidt says, is there are achievable ways to limit the harm.Note: In his conversation with David Remnick, Jonathan Haidt misstated some information about a working paper that studies unhappiness across nations. The authors are David G. Blanchflower, Alex Bryson, and Xiaowei Xu, and it includes data on thirty-four countries. 

Both anecdotally and in research, anxiety and depression among young people—often associated with self-harm—have risen sharply over the last decade.  There seems little doubt that Gen Z is suffering in real ways.  But there is not a consensus on the cause or causes, nor how to address them.  The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt believes that enough evidence has accumulated to convict a suspect.  Smartphones and social media, Haidt says, have caused a “great rewiring” in those born after 1995.  The argument has hit a nerve: his new book, “The Anxious Generation,” was No. 1 on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction best-seller list.  Speaking with David Remnick, Haidt is quick to differentiate social-media apps—with their constant stream of notifications, and their emphasis on performance—from technology writ large; mental health was not affected, he says, for millennials, who grew up earlier in the evolution of the Internet. Haidt, who earlier wrote about an excessive emphasis on safety in the book “The Coddling of the American Mind,” feels that our priorities when it comes to child safety are exactly wrong.  “We're overprotecting in [the real world], and I'm saying, lighten up, let your kids out! And we're underprotecting in another, and I'm saying, don't let your kids spend nine hours a day on the Internet talking with strange men. It's just not a good idea.” To social scientists who have asserted that the evidence Haidt marshals does not prove a causative link between social media and depression, “I keep asking for alternative theories,” he says. “You don't think it's the smartphones and social media—what is it? … You can give me whatever theory you want about trends in American society, but nobody can explain why it happened so suddenly in 2012 and 2013—not just here but in Canada, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Northern Europe. I'm waiting,” he adds sarcastically, “for someone to find a chemical.” The good news, Haidt says, is there are achievable ways to limit the harm.  Note: In his conversation with David Remnick, Jonathan Haidt misstated some information about a working paper that studies unhappiness across nations. The authors are David G. Blanchflower, Alex Bryson, and Xiaowei Xu, and it includes data on thirty-four countries. 

Why have economists got things so wrong? What is 'guessonomics'??  And what are the dangers of groupthink?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to Ivy League professor, global economics expert and former Bank of England adviser PROFESSOR DAVID G "DANNY" BLANCHFLOWER CBE Twitter: @D_Blanchflower Known for: Bruce V Rauner Professor of Economics - Dartmouth College, New Hampshire (USA) Research Associate - National Bureau of Economic Research (USA) Contributing Editor - Bloomberg TV Former Member of the Monetary Policy Committee - Bank of England Author - The Wage Curve The Big 5 Questions: How do you measure the impact of what you do? How should people/businesses be preparing for the future? How do we build the workforce we need for that future? How do you use creativity to solve problems? How do you collaborate? Key quotes: “Try and think about the wellbeing of ordinary people. What would benefit ordinary people? And oftentimes that runs in contrast to what central bankers and others are doing. Very often they represent the interest of banks and hedge funds.”  “Great, I thought your job was to not cause recessions!” “Often all they're doing is just making it up. This is all about ‘guessonomics'. If you're going to forecast the weather, the reason you can do that is you've got past data on weather patterns that tell you what's coming. We're in a situation where we've got no data points. Basically we're running blind.”  "When ideas are complicated and the situation is uncertain, you probably should worry if you hear everyone at both the Bank of England and at the Fed in the United States saying the same thing, that sounds awfully like groupthink.” “Write papers that address real world practical problems. If you can't characterise that it's better off doing something else. In many cases the economist would've been better off delivering pizza than writing these silly papers. I said that once and somebody said to me, no that would be a really bad idea. If we gave economists the pizza delivery job, they'd just deliver it to the wrong house.”   Useful links: David Blanchflower bio (Wikipedia) // wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blanchflower   website  // davidblanchflower.com/ Professor profile page at Dartmouth // economics.dartmouth.edu/people/david-graham-blanchflower Writing in The Guardian // theguardian.com/profile/davidblanchflower Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) // bankofengland.co.uk/about/people/monetary-policy-committee The National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) // niesr.ac.uk/ David G. Blanchflower — Not Working - Where Have All The Good Jobs Gone? (via Hive) // hive.co.uk/Product/David-G-Blanchflower/Not-Working--Where-Have-All-the-Good-Jobs-Gone/25343911https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/David-G-Blanchflower/Not-Working--Where-Have-All-the-Good-Jobs-Gone/25343911 David G. Blanchflower — Not Working - Where Have All The Good Jobs Gone? (via Amazon) // amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08KKZ4P6J/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0   This episode was recorded in May 2022 Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts  

Matt, Dara, and German use this week's episode to explore the infrastructure bill before Congress. They focus on broadband access for rural and urban America and explore the purpose of the money being set aside for Amtrak. Parallels between the two emerge both in the need for connecting Americans and in the pitfalls facing this country if we fail to make progress. This week's white paper is a study of a methodology for predicting recessions based on individuals' expectations of their own employment status and perception of the economy rather than a scientific dissection of impersonal macro data sets. Resources: “What's in the new infrastructure bill — and why it's a big deal” by German Lopez (Vox; Aug 10, 2021) White Paper: “The Economics of Walking About and Predicting Unemployment” by David G. Blanchflower & Alex Bryson (NBER; August 2021) Hosts: Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias), Slowboring.com Dara Lind (@DLind), Immigration Reporter, ProPublica German Lopez (@germanrlopez), Senior Correspondent, Vox Credits: Ness Smith-Savedoff, Producer & Engineer Erikk Geannikis, Producer, Talk Podcasts As the Biden administration gears up, we'll help you understand this unprecedented burst of policymaking. Sign up for The Weeds newsletter each Friday: vox.com/weeds-newsletter. The Weeds is a Vox Media Podcast Network production. Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a contribution to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts About Vox Vox is a news network that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Follow Us: Vox.com Facebook group: The Weeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are in a really weird economy.  Jobs, wages, taxes and inflation are all in play.  Steve talks with Professor David G. Blanchflower, author of Not Working: Where Have All The Good Jobs Gone?

We are in a really weird economy.  Jobs, wages, taxes and inflation are all in play.  Steve talks with Professor David G. Blanchflower, author of Not Working: Where Have All The Good Jobs Gone?

Today I am super excited to be joined once again by one of my dear friends, Dr. Marc Bubbs! Dr. Marc Bubbs is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball Team, Speaker, and former Strength Coach. He is also the author of the book, Peak 40, and most recently, his newest book, Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports — which we will be talking about today!   Dr. Marc Bubbs and I are really getting deep into what it actually takes to be in a state of maximized energy, mindset, and performance in your 40s. As someone with three daughters and a busy career, Dr. Bubbs' work is as much personal as it is for all of us. We had a deeply fascinating conversation in this episode about the things that we need to put in place to optimize our health and performance during what could be — and should be — the most exciting phase of our life!   In our conversation, Dr. Bubbs really contextualizes the habits that will have the most significant impact on our lives in our 40s and gives some incredible, practical advice. I cannot wait for you all to tune in and hear his insight!   Key Takeaways: [2:00] About today's episode with Dr. Marc Bubbs! [3:20] Welcoming Dr. Marc Bubbs back to the podcast! [3:29] About Dr. Marc Bubbs' new book, Peak 40. [4:09] Dr. Marc Bubbs shares about himself, his background, and the incredible work he is doing in the world. [5:48] What does Dr. Bubbs see at the crux of happiness decline? And how can we get out of this decline? [9:19] How do we get people to take action and take control of their health and life? [13:04] What it means to “master your morning” — and what it looks like to master it. [15:45] How important is food (relative to exercise) in terms of your overall health? [17:39] Why and how sleep is critical to our overall health. [20:17] Why we should track our sleep and the most important sleep metrics to pay attention to. [23:15] The most important health metrics to measure (that can have a huge impact on your overall health). [26:36] The differences between cardiovascular fitness and weight loss and the outcomes they're each tied to. [30:08] Key habits you should start incorporating into your day to get more energy and enable success! [37:45] Where, how, and when you can get a hold of Marc's new book! [38:05] Dr. Marc Bubbs' key performance indicators! [41:51] Where to learn more about what Dr. Marc Bubbs is up to in this world!   Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Marc Bubbs Sport Medicine Clinic at the Toronto Athletic Club Peak 40:The New Science of Mid-Life Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and a Sharper Mind, by Dr. Marc Bubbs The Entrepology Podcast Ep. 124: “Body: Biohacking Secrets for Entrepreneurs, Go-Getters, and Women on a Mission to Live Their Best Possible Life, with Dr. Marc Bubbs, ND” “Is happiness U-shaped everywhere? Age and subjective well-being in 145 countries,” by David G. Blanchflower Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports, by Dr. Marc Bubbs Oura Ring Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success, by Benjamin Hardy Joovv The Entrepology Podcast Ep. 204: “Badass: How to Build Confidence, Resilience, and Emotional Strength on the Back Side of 2020 with Dr. Joan Rosenberg” Silence: In the Age of Noise, by Erling Kagge Unemployable (Brian Clark)   More About Dr. Marc Bubbs Dr. Marc Bubbs is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball Team, Speaker, and former Strength Coach. He is the author of the books, Peak 40: The New Science of Mid-Life Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and a Sharper Mind, and Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports — an integrated and personalized approach to health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. Marc also hosts the Dr. Bubbs Performance Nutrition Podcast, connecting listeners with world-leading experts in human performance and health and practices in Toronto, Canada, and London, England.    Additionally, Dr. Bubbs also regularly presents at health, fitness, and medical conferences across North America and Europe; consults with NBA, NHL, and MLB teams; and sees patients out of the Sport Medicine Clinic at the Toronto Athletic Club in downtown Toronto.    Connect with my Guest: Website: DrBubbs.com Podcast: Dr. Bubbs Performance Nutrition Podcast Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube   If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review!   Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page! They say that you're the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We're in this together! Come join us today!   BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I'm excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!   CALL TO ACTION If you enjoyed this conversation, join us over on The Entrepology Collective and Instagram @DrMeghanWalker! We're conducting a poll and hosting a conversation around what it takes to be at your absolute best self!

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are joined by Meredith Lilly, Ian Brodie, Jeffrey Simpson, and Peter Donolo to discuss Canada losing its bid for the election of a United Nations Security Council seat last week and what it means for Mr. Trudeau, the Government and Canada in the world, especially our commitment to multilateralism. The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Participant Bios:

 - Meredith Lilly: CGAI Advisory Council. Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. Simon Reisman Chair in International Affairs. - Ian Brodie: CGAI fellow. - Jeffrey Simpson: Senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. Member of the CGAI Advisory Council. - Peter Donolo: CGAI fellow, Vice Chair at Hill+Knowlton Canada. Host Bio: - Colin Robertson (host): Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Recommended Readings/Media: - "Not Working: Where Have All the Good Jobs Gone?" by David G. Blanchflower (https://www.amazon.ca/Not-Working-Where-Have-Good-ebook/dp/B07M5HVPYZ) - "Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East" by Kim Ghattas (https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Wave-Saudi-Iran-Religion-Destroyed-ebook/dp/B07MMLTR7J) - "At the Heart of a Tiger: Clemenceau and His World 1841-1929" by Gregor Dallas (https://www.amazon.ca/At-Heart-Tiger-Clemenceau-1841-1929/dp/0786700009) - "Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary" by Daniel Patrick Moynihan (https://www.amazon.ca/Daniel-Patrick-Moynihan-Portrait-Visionary-ebook/dp/B0046A8SFY) Recommended Links: - "Canada and the United Nations" [Global Exchange Podcast with Allan Rock] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_and_the_united_nations) - "Canada and the UN Security Council seat" [Global Exchange Podcast with Adam Chapnick] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_and_the_un_security_council_seat) Recording Date: 19 June 2020 Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on iTunes! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.