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#073 - Theo Watt & Eve Young - The Problem With Millennials

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Guests: Theo Watt, Eve Young

Notable books mentioned: The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt, Flow by Mikhail Chikszentmihalyi, Deep Work by Cal Newport

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Mikhail Chikszentmihalyi

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Guests: Theo Watt, Eve Young

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Theo Watt and Eve Young are the hosts of the Socials Minds Podcast and Copywriters at Social Chain. We talk about millennials and Gen Z like homogenous groups, but technology and innovation have made it problematic to index generations by 15 year gaps. A person who is 12 will have little in common with someone who is 27, as will a person who is 25 have little in common with someone who is 34. And yet, despite online platforms allowing you to target by age, world view and even household income now, there are those that still tar all millennials, all Gen Z, or worse, millennials and Gen Z together with the same brush. Theo & Eve lay out their issues with the current classification system for young people as a whole and explain exactly why it's not only inaccurate but also damaging to the members of that group. Massive thanks to Social Chain and Video Guy Ollie for letting us use their beautiful studio & podcast setup. Extra Stuff: Follow Eve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/evelilyyoung Check out the Social Minds Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/social-minds-social-media-marketing-answered/id1382785203 Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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The Coddling of the American Mind

Jonathan Haidt

Best for Parents and educatorsOften cited around impact of social media

“The book is about the links between depression and anxiety in young girls and the impact of social media, discussing significant behavioral changes around 2008 and 2012.”

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Trigger: impact of social media

For: Parents and educators

Key quote: “So have you read The Coddling of the American Mind? No. So that book is about as seminal by Jonathan Haidt.”

The host mentions 'The Coddling of the American Mind' to highlight the connection between social media and rising mental health issues among young people. They emphasize the book's insights on how societal changes and parenting styles have contributed to this phenomenon.

ASIN: 0735224919

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Flow

Mikhail Chikszentmihalyi

Best for Individuals seeking personal development and understanding of mental well-beingOften cited around importance of idle time

“In the book Flow, what he talks about is the fact that human beings have the greatest sense of satisfaction when they are doing something which pushes them physically or mentally and is both challenging and worthwhile.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: importance of idle time

For: Individuals seeking personal development and understanding of mental well-being

Key quote: “In the book Flow, what he talks about is the fact that human beings have the greatest sense of satisfaction when they are doing something which pushes them physically or mentally and is both challenging and worthwhile.”

The host discusses the necessity of having idle time for mental development, referencing the book 'Flow' to emphasize the importance of engaging in challenging and worthwhile activities. This connection highlights how modern distractions, like social media, can hinder our ability to experience satisfaction and fulfillment.

ASIN: 0061339202

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their focus and productivity.Often cited around focus and productivity

“Deep work by Cal Newport is the Bible on this. We'll be doing a book review on deep work and digital minimalism coming up soon.”

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Key quote: “'Deep work by Cal Newport is the Bible on this.'”

The host emphasizes the importance of focusing on one task for an extended period, citing 'Deep Work' as a crucial resource for understanding this concept. They believe that the ability to concentrate deeply is a skill that is increasingly overlooked in today's fast-paced, distraction-filled environment.

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