Jonathan Haidt's Fear Of Screens Misses The Bigger Picture

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt delivered an emphatic call for techno-skepticism in a recent TED talk, arguing that smartphones, social media, laptops, and tablets in schools and AI are rewiring human brains. Critics argue that his fear-mongering misses the nuance of how these tools are essential for modern education and economic competitiveness. This debate highlights the cultural divide between those who view technology as a spiritual and cognitive threat versus those who see it as a necessary tool for progress.