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Modern WisdomMay 5, 2022

#469 - Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary - The Truth About How Anxiety Works

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Expectation Effect Future Tense The Coddling of the American Mind

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Expectation Effect

David Robson

I think the episode's so powerful. Tons and tons of people really, really loved it.

Future Tense

That's why I called the book Future Tense.

The Coddling of the American Mind

Jonathan Haidt

I think his book, The Coddling of the American Mind is a very important and interesting one.

Guest: Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

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Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience, anxiety researcher, author and founder of Wise Therapeutics. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in 2022. Huge numbers of both adults and children are suffering, but just how natural is this? Is it normal for humans to be ambiently anxious for months on end or is our modern society causing this to occur? Expect to learn why anxiety developed as a human emotion and how it helped us survive, why anxiety is a signal for your next move, the size of technology's influence on our mood, how to reframe anxiety so it becomes a competitive advantage, why your anxiety and creativity are intrinsically linked and much more...

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Expectation Effect

David Robson

The host discusses the nuanced relationship between technology use and mental health, referencing the book 'Expectati…

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Future Tense

The host discusses the evolution and purpose of anxiety, arguing that it is not merely a disorder but a crucial aspec…

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The Coddling of the American Mind

Jonathan Haidt

The host discusses Jonathan Haidt's insights from his book, 'The Coddling of the American Mind,' particularly regardi…

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Referenced books include Expectation Effect by David Robson and Future Tense.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in psychology and technology and Individuals interested in psychology and mental health.

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Expectation Effect

David Robson

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and technologyOften cited around technology and mental health

“The speaker refers to David Robson's new book, 'Expectation Effect', discussing its insights on how expectations can influence experiences.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: technology and mental health

For: Individuals interested in psychology and technology

Key quote: “I think the episode's so powerful. Tons and tons of people really, really loved it.”

The host discusses the nuanced relationship between technology use and mental health, referencing the book 'Expectation Effect' to illustrate how expectations can shape our experiences. This book highlights the power of framing and how our beliefs about technology can influence our emotional responses.

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Future Tense

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and mental healthOften cited around understanding anxiety

“The speaker discusses their book 'Future Tense', which explores the concept of anxiety as a triumph of human evolution and its future-focused nature.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: understanding anxiety

For: Individuals interested in psychology and mental health

Key quote: “That's why I called the book Future Tense.”

The host discusses the evolution and purpose of anxiety, arguing that it is not merely a disorder but a crucial aspect of human development. They mention their book 'Future Tense' to emphasize how anxiety prepares us for the uncertainties of the future.

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The Coddling of the American Mind

Jonathan Haidt

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and the effects of technology on mental health.Often cited around impact of social media

“The speaker mentions Jonathan Haidt's book as an important and interesting one in the context of discussing anxiety and technology.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: impact of social media

For: Individuals interested in psychology and the effects of technology on mental health.

Key quote: “I think his book, The Coddling of the American Mind is a very important and interesting one.”

The host discusses Jonathan Haidt's insights from his book, 'The Coddling of the American Mind,' particularly regarding the correlation between social media use and anxiety among young females. However, the host critiques Haidt's interpretation of data, suggesting that the relationship is not as straightforward as presented.

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