Jonathan Haidt Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and author. Social psychologist at NYU-Stern. Hiding away to write The Anxious Generation. Might emerge in August. In the meantime, please see: https://t.co/hVo4442XTZ
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--And How to Think Deeply Again
Johann HariJonathan HaidtRead Johann Hari’s book Stolen Focus. So you can make yourself 10 or 15 IQ points smarter if you can regain control of your attention and cut down on the moralism.
Paperback, 2023
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength
Samantha BoardmanJonathan HaidtI'll be interviewing Dr. Samantha Boardman (psychiatrist and positive psychologist) about her new book Everyday Vitality, with a focus on parenting for mental health (kids' and yours). Join us Jan 19 at noon ET, via @LetGrowOrg https://t.co/VuMTSG1X2f
Paperback, 2022
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It
Richard V. ReevesJonathan Haidt"Of Boys and Men" is out today. It's a great book for anyone who cares about boys and their future, which is all of our future. https://t.co/eVk1pWI2qM https://t.co/QZgaTwveHp
Paperback, 2024
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing
Chris BailJonathan Haidt.@chris_bail wrote a superb book "Breaking the Social Media Prism," based on his research. In this Nature commentary he lays out what kind of research we most need now to figure out how to make social media less harmful: https://t.co/8bEsZYpGqr
Paperback, 2022
$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
On Liberty: Illustrated
John Stuart MillJonathan HaidtJohn Stuart Mill's Birthday is a great day to read All Minus One, the abridged and illustrated version of ch. 2 of On Liberty that I created with @RichardvReeves and Dave Cicirelli: https://t.co/wtscXHSHsm
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The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization
Peter T. ColemanJonathan HaidtGreat advice on how to avoid arguments and connect with people instead, with many insights from @PeterTColeman1 and his excellent book The Way Out. https://twitter.com/PeterTColeman1/status/1443930944998715394
Paperback, 2022
$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Book of Awesome: A Celebration of the Small Joys That Bring Us Together
Neil PasrichaJonathan Haidtif you're looking for a gift that brings brightness and joy, this book came out yesterday: Our Book of Awesome, by @NeilPasricha https://t.co/b7KwtvD9Dv
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Case for Good Jobs: How Great Companies Bring Dignity, Pay, and Meaning to Everyone's Work
Zeynep TonJonathan Haidt.@zeynepton is such a clear and creative thinker about how to structure work in ways that promote both productivity and dignity. She has a new book out TODAY: The Case for Good Jobs: https://t.co/yqREli2FYW
Hardcover, 2023
$32.00$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
Greg LukianoffJonathan HaidtThis essay on “The Problem with Student Centered Education” is so important. A perfect illustration of how "good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure." @glukianoff By @NinaLPowell and @Bekahknowsbs, at @hdxacademy https://t.co/QBEq1Dgu1Z https://t.co/qNb6ACVTCd
Paperback, 2019
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution
Rainn WilsonJonathan HaidtI recently met @rainnwilson and started reading his excellent new book Soul Boom. Today, his new series drops on Peacock: The Geography of Bliss. It looks like it will be a real contribution to positive psychology: https://t.co/KIMoXCYp3X
Hardcover, 2023
$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book