Jonathon Haidt

Jonathon Haidt is a prominent American psychologist and author known for his work on moral psychology, social psychology, and the psychology of culture. He is a professor at New York University and has gained public attention for his insights into the impact of social media on mental health, particularly among adolescents. Haidt argues that the rise of smartphones and social media has contributed to a significant increase in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among young people since 2012, coining the term 'the great rewiring of childhood' to describe this phenomenon. Recently, he appeared on Australian television discussing the urgent need for protective measures against the mental health crisis affecting youth, particularly in light of new legislation introduced in Australia to ban social media apps for children under 16.