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Modern WisdomMay 20, 2019

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

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#073 - Theo Watt & Eve Young - The Problem With Millennials includes mentions of Flow by Mikhail Chikszentmihalyi, The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt, and Deep Work by Cal Newport, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Flow
Mikhail Chikszentmihalyi

Indexed context: The host discusses the necessity of having idle time for mental development, referencing the book 'Flow' to emphasize the importance of engaging in c…

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Coddling of the American Mind' to highlight the connection between social media and rising mental health issues among young pe…

Deep Work
Cal Newport

Indexed context: The host emphasizes the importance of focusing on one task for an extended period, citing 'Deep Work' as a crucial resource for understanding this co…

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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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Mikhail Chikszentmihalyi

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Jonathan Haidt

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Cal Newport

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  • Related interests include Individuals seeking personal development and understanding of mental well-being and Parents and educators.

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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

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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
For: Individuals seeking personal development and understanding of mental well-being
Indexed context: 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.
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Best for Parents and educatorsOften cited around impact of social media

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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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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Parents and educators
Indexed context: 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.
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Deep Work
Cal Newport
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their focus and productivity.Often cited around focus and productivity

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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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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their focus and productivity.
Indexed context: '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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Flow
Modern Wisdom · 40:35
Indexed context: The host discusses the necessity of having idle time for mental development, referencing the book 'Flow' to emphasize the importance of engaging in c…
The Coddling of the American Mind
Modern Wisdom · 10:25
Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Coddling of the American Mind' to highlight the connection between social media and rising mental health issues among young pe…
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Modern Wisdom · 42:48
Indexed context: The host emphasizes the importance of focusing on one task for an extended period, citing 'Deep Work' as a crucial resource for understanding this co…
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Flow
Mikhail Chikszentmihalyi

The host discusses the necessity of having idle time for mental development, referencing the book 'Flow' to emphasize the importance of engaging in…

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The Coddling of the American Mind
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…

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Deep Work
Cal Newport

The host emphasizes the importance of focusing on one task for an extended period, citing 'Deep Work' as a crucial resource for understanding this…

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The Big Short

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The film The Big Short is about the 2008 financial crash and is a fictional adaptation of what actually happened.