Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2025-05-13
Books mentioned on Educating Kids in the Age of A.I. | The Ezra Klein Show
Ezra Klein discussed The Disengaged Teen by Jenny Anderson and others and The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Rebecca Winthrop recommended Democracy and Education by John Dewey and Blueprint for Revolution by Srdja Popovic and others.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Disengaged Teen
Discussed“Her latest book co-authored with Jenny Anderson is The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better.”
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The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt's influential cultural study "The Anxious Generation" examines how modern technology and social media impact youth mental health and drive a loneliness crisis.
Discussed“I've known John height for many many years he's been on this show I've read the anxious generation”
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Democracy and Education
Democracy and Education by John Dewey is a foundational philosophical text examining the role of education in a democratic society, emphasizing experiential learning and critical thinking.
Recommended“What are three books you'd recommend to the audience? So the first one is democracy and education by John Dwey”
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Blueprint for Revolution
Blueprint for Revolution by Srdja Popovic and Matthew Miller is a practical manual and guide that outlines nonviolent strategies for challenging oppressive regimes and driving social change.
Recommended“And the last one it's called blueprint for revolution. How to use rice pudding, Lego men, and other nonviolent techniques to galvanize communities, overthrow dictators, or simply change the world by Sergio Papovich”
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