303. iGen: Narcissism and Neuroticism | Dr. Jean Twenge

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🗓️ 7 November 2022

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Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Dr. Jean Twenge discuss the often volatile and unhealthy world of internet anonymity, trolling, trait neuroticism, and the effect of technology on our less independent, more narcissistic young adults- now referred to as the “Igen,'' or “Internet Generation. Dr. Jean Twenge is an American psychologist, researcher, and author, first honing her attention on the topics of neuroticism and narcissism in youth, and more recently generational differences. Dr. Twenge is a professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, as well as a public speaker and consultant. She has authored more than 180 scientific publications, as well as numerous books, her most recent being iGen in 2017. She is set to release a new book, Generations, in 2023. __________________________________________________________________________________________ —Links— For Jean Twenge Dr. Twenges Website http://www.jeantwenge.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/jean_twenge iGen (Book) https://www.amazon.com/iGen-Super-Connected-Rebellious-Happy-Adulthood/dp/1501151983 - Sponsors - Elysium Health: Save 25% off Matter monthly subscriptions with code JBP25: https://explorematter.com/Jordan Black Rifle Coffee: Get 10% off your first order or Coffee Club subscription with code JORDAN: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ CarZing: Get pre-qualified and find the best deals near you: https://carzing.com/jordan — Chapters — (0:00) Coming Up (1:20) Intro (3:29) The prolongation of childhood (7:49) The loss of independence (12:56) The social distance of social media (19:29) Narcissism and contempt (23:30) Trait neuroticism (26:14) Personality characteristics of internet trolls (30:34) Markers of uniqueness, gender dysphoria (32:30) The power of online communities (36:02) Rates of psychopathy (39:52) iGen and insecurity (44:29) Faith is falling, meaning is harder to find (48:33) Trading self-reliance for “emotional safety” (54:46) Modern parenting values happiness over growth (56:53) Identity has become all encompassing, and entirely disposable (1:02:08) Self esteem, a proxy for neuroticism (1:04:37) Disunity of apprehension: news, politics, facts (1:07:40) What is to be done? // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jordanbpeterson.co... Donations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate // COURSES // Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personality Self Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.com Understand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com // BOOKS // Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-... Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-m... // LINKS // Website: https://jordanbpeterson.com Events: https://jordanbpeterson.com/events Blog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blog Podcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson Facebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpeterson Telegram: https://t.me/DrJordanPeterson All socials: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus #podcast #politics #republican #government #gingrich #newtgingrich

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0:00.0	The
0:08.0	The
0:14.4	Hello, everyone. I'm pleased today to be talking with fellow research
0:19.0	psychologists. Dr. Jeanne M Twiggie is the author of the recent iGen.
0:24.4	Why today's super connected kids are growing up
0:27.4	less rebellious, more tolerant, less happy,
0:30.7	and completely unprepared for adulthood.
0:33.1	She is professor of psychology at San Diego State University
0:36.3	and the author of more than 180 scientific publications
0:39.9	and books.
0:41.3	Her other published books include Generation Me,
0:45.1	why today's young Americans are more confident, assertive,
0:48.1	entitled, and more miserable than ever before.
0:52.8	The narcissism epidemic, living in the age of entitlement,
0:56.8	co-authored with W. Keith Campbell.
0:59.9	The impatient woman's guide to getting pregnant.
1:03.7	Personality psychology, understanding yourself
1:06.3	and others co-authored with W. Keith Campbell.
1:09.2	And social psychology, co-authored with David G. Myers.
1:14.4	Dr. Twingey frequently gives talks and seminars on teaching
1:19.7	and working with today's young generation
1:22.0	based on a data set of 11 million young people.
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