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00:00
Host Greeting and Holiday Theme Setup
00:32
Introduction of Guest Jonathan Haidt
01:03
Connection to Sam Harris Podcast
02:07
Academic Credentials and Book List Overview
04:10
Discussion of the Coddling of the American Mind Book
05:13
Early Teaching Experience and Shift to NYU
06:14
Emergence of Trigger Warnings and Safe Spaces
07:48
Beck’s Discovery of the Thought‑Depression Link
08:20
Changing Thinking to Cure Depression and Other Disorders
08:52
Critique of Millennial Campus Sensitivities
09:24
Generational Shift Starting in 2013‑14
09:55
Moral Panic and Culture War Dynamics
10:25
Elite Campus Concentration of Controversy
11:27
Case Study: Olivia and the “Mold” Controversy
13:00
Dean Spelman’s Email and Student Reaction
13:30
Callout Culture, Protest, and Cultural Capital
14:34
University’s Inaction and Student Hunger Strike
15:05
Demand for Diversity Training and the Desire to Punish
15:36
Historical Pattern of Witch Trials and Moral Panics
16:06
The Implicit Games in Academic Discourse
17:37
Prestige Economy and the Call-Out Culture on Campuses
18:09
Risk of Being Labeled Racist for Questioning Policies
18:43
Confirmation Bias and the Need for Institutional Disconfirmation
19:13
Historical Roots of Scientific Critique and Enlightenment Coffeehouses
19:45
Group Systems as a Path to Objectivity
20:17
Evolutionary Foundations of Tribalism and Modern Society
21:53
Tribal Practices in Contemporary Society
22:23
Identity Politics and Social Division
22:55
Evolutionary Mismatch of Eating Behavior
23:27
Awareness of Tribalism in Modern Life
23:57
Privilege and Systemic Power Structures
24:27
Diversity in Police Forces and Community Trust
25:01
Social Psychology of Authority and Group Dynamics
25:32
Stanley Milgram Experiment and Institutional Influence
26:02
Moral Outrage and Social Perception
26:32
Student Activism and Institutional Response
27:03
Grievances in Academic Settings
27:34
Moral Foundations and Team Dynamics Overview
28:05
Cross-Cultural Moral Variation Research
29:09
Taste Receptors as Metaphor for Moral Sensitivity
29:39
Five Core Moral Foundations Explained
30:11
Mapping Foundations to Left-Right Ideology
30:42
Survey Findings on Moral Scores by Political Side
31:12
Purity Foundation and Sexual Morality
32:14
Religious Rituals of Cleansing and Contamination
33:18
Sodomy Laws as a Case Study in Moral Foundations
34:19
Reevaluating Political Anger Through Moral Psychology
34:49
Anthropological Fieldwork and Empathy for Conservatives
35:50
Team Dynamics and the Need to Hear Contrarian Views
36:20
Devil’s Advocate as a Tool for Open-Mindedness
36:50
Competition Within and Between Teams
37:22
Hostile Inter-Team Dynamics in Corporate Settings
37:54
Political Teams and the Rise of Closed-Mindedness
38:24
Binary Opposition in College Campuses
38:56
Rejecting All-or-Nothing Narratives on Border Issues
39:58
Checks and Balances Between Liberals and Conservatives
40:30
Moral Intuitions and Policy Focus
41:02
Historical Role of the Left in Expanding the Safety Net
41:34
Conservative Critiques on Welfare Incentives
42:04
Impact of Family Stability on African-American Communities
42:35
Sociological Research on the Black Family
43:05
Policy Implementation and Unintended Consequences
43:37
Social Coordination Experiments on Collective Pooling
44:09
Punishment as a Tool to Reduce Free Riding
44:40
Choosing Games with or without Punishment
45:12
Systemic Belief and Legal Perspectives on Incarceration
45:43
Trust in the System and Public Cooperation
46:15
Corruption, Sirens, and Public Perception
46:46
Social Media Amplification of Corruption
47:17
Labeling Politics and Its Consequences
47:48
Shift from Positive to Negative Politics in 2004
48:19
Voter Motivations and the Trump Election
49:22
Cognitive Dissonance in Political Analysis
49:52
Meritocracy Based on Test Scores and Elite Self-Perception
50:25
Elite Competition and Social Division
51:27
Microphone Off vs On Dynamics
51:59
Public and Private Personas Explained
52:30
Social Media Blurring Boundaries
53:00
Generational Differences in Risk Taking
53:31
Historical Record and Self-Expression
54:02
Negative Feedback as a Learning Tool
55:05
Behavioral Conditioning and Social Consequences
55:35
Academic Discourse and Sensitivity Issues
56:05
Political Polarization and Listening Gaps
57:08
Self-Reflection in Academic Communities
57:41
Balancing Diversity and Misunderstanding Risks
58:12
Historical Evolution of Jokes and Social Norms
58:43
Addressing Sensitive Questions Toward Asian Students
59:14
Teaching Less Offensive Language to Privileged Groups
59:46
Shifting Goalposts on What Is Considered Offense
1:00:17
Balancing Intent and Impact in Diversity Education
1:00:48
Critique of Current Campus Discourse on Intent vs. Impact
1:01:18
Microaggressions as a Conceptual Tool
1:01:49
Defining Microaggression Without Intent
1:02:19
Unintentional Aggression and Well‑Intentioned Actions
1:02:52
Asian Student Experience of Perceived Threats
1:03:22
Impact of Victimhood Narratives on Marginalized Groups
1:03:53
Prestige and Competition in Urban Cultural Contexts
1:04:24
Regional Rivalries and Perceptions of Inferiority
1:04:54
Youth Competition on Victimhood Narratives
1:05:58
America as a Wide Open Society
1:06:30
Paranoia vs. Opportunity in Closed Environments
1:07:01
Victimhood Culture on Campus and in Business
1:08:05
Corporate Impact of Safetyism
1:08:36
Vaccines as a Case Study in Overprotection
1:09:07
Historical Progress and Modern Concerns
1:10:09
Progress vs. Neurotic Overfocus on Small Issues
1:11:11
Family Size, Wealth, and Overprotection
1:12:13
Risk Deprivation Syndrome and Safer Playgrounds
1:13:15
Playground Safety Nets and Liability Waivers
1:13:46
Children Learning Risk Through Play
1:14:17
Observing Kids' Resilience to Minor Injuries
1:14:47
Helicopter Parenting and Mental Health Outcomes
1:15:19
Parental Role in Teaching Coping Skills
1:15:50
Restricting Reading and Independence for Teens
1:16:22
Impact of Limited Freedom on Adult Functioning
1:16:54
Historical Adventure Stories and Public Perception
1:17:27
Crime Rate Decline and Changing Parenting Practices
1:18:28
Pandemic Fears and Parental Overprotection
1:19:01
Media Coverage of Crime and the Rise of Paranoid Parenting
1:19:34
Comparing American and Canadian Attitudes Toward Safety
1:20:02
Evolutionary Perspective on Safety and Fear
1:20:33
Modern Stranger Danger Culture
1:21:04
Introduction to Free Range Kids Book and Organization
1:21:36
Personal Experience with Daughter in Park
1:22:06
Encouraging Independent Play and Free Range Fridays
1:22:36
Balancing Supervision with Risk-Taking for Kids
1:23:07
Observing and Supporting Daughter’s Navigation Skills
1:24:10
Encouraging Safe Stranger Interaction for Independence
1:24:40
Exploring Personal Mythological Identity as Explorer
1:25:12
Motivation for Exploration and Learning
1:26:12
Family Dynamics and Personal Temperament
1:26:43
Motivation for Writing a Book to Help Democrats Win
1:27:14
Applying Moral Psychology Across Political Ideologies
1:27:44
Reflections on Social Science and Objectivity
1:28:15
Book Promotion and Call to Action for Schools
1:29:17
University of Chicago’s Free Speech Policy
1:31:23
Discussion on Social Media Beef Culture
1:32:25
Controversial Humor and Gendered Language
1:33:57
Luxury Cars as Attention‑Seeking Symbols
1:35:00
Valet Parking and Car Pride
1:35:34
Watch Ownership as a Status Symbol
1:36:06
Stunt Driving and Performance Art
1:36:37
Reckless Driving vs. Ethical Limits
1:37:07
Factory Farmed Meat and Personal Ethics
1:37:37
Vertigo, TV Watching, and Ethical Consumption of Media
1:38:09
Penis Size as a Status Symbol
1:39:11
Gendered Body Image Standards
1:40:14
Men’s Perceptions of Female Sexual Expectations
1:42:19
Vitamin C, Exercise, and Cold Prevention Research
1:43:54
Clarifying the White Male Privilege Argument
1:44:24
Discussion of Majority Advantage in Society
1:45:27
Exploring Jewish and Hindu Purity Beliefs
1:46:29
Misconceptions About Menstruation and Religious Practices
1:47:00
Bears' Sensitivity to Blood and Outdoor Safety Tips
1:49:37
Planning Trips Around Menstruation and Bear Activity
1:51:11
Personal Reflections on Prayer in Diverse Settings
1:52:14
Family History of Polio Exposure
1:53:48
Historical Polio Statistics and Calculations
1:54:20
Details of the 2014 Legal Case
1:55:21
Discussion of New Phenomenon and Public Reaction
1:55:52
Introduction to Moral Dumbfounding Game
1:56:22
Debate on Moral Intuition vs. Logical Reasoning
1:58:29
Personal Reactions and Social Stigma Considerations
2:00:35
Concluding Thoughts on Moral Acceptability
2:01:38
Discussion of Animal Sexuality and Consent
2:02:09
Debate on Dolphin Interaction and Rape Allegations
2:02:39
Exploration of Necrophilia and Psychological Health
2:03:12
Consideration of Incestual Relationships and Mental Well‑Being
2:04:13
Holiday Spectacular Vision and Inclusive Themes