‘No smartphones before 14; no social media until 16’: The Anxious Generation author on how to fight back against big tech

The article discusses Jonathan Haidt, the author of "The Anxious Generation," and his views on the impact of digital technology on young people. Haidt, a professor at New York University's business school, has made it his mission to use his research in moral psychology to help people better understand each other and improve social institutions. The article highlights Haidt's concerns about the effect of digital devices and social media on the mental health and well-being of young people. He suggests setting age limits, such as no smartphones before 14 and no social media until 16, as a way to combat the negative influence of big tech on the "Anxious Generation." Haidt's approach is characterized as a combination of the nerd's desire to be effective and the positive psychologist's focus on self-improvement. The article suggests that Haidt's work has helped change the global conversation around children and digital devices, and he continues to advocate for policies and practices that prioritize the well-being of young people in the digital age.