Personal tech, social media, and the “decline of humanity”
PUBLISHED Friday, March 6, 2026 · peter dizikes
AI BRIEFING
- ⬤ Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt warns of decline in cognition, attention spans, and civic life due to excessive tech use.
- ⬤ He calls for curbs on tech use to mitigate its negative effects on humanity.
- ⬤ Haidt argues for a more balanced approach to technology integration in daily life.
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