Students are taught three false ideas: 'What doesn't kill you makes you weaker' (antifragility inverted), 'Always trust your feelings' (emotions over reason), and 'Life is a battle between good people and evil people' (binary morality)—all three are harmful to human flourishing.

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Speaker

John Haidt

Evidence Quote

the three great untruths...those are probably the three worst ideas we could possibly put in your head if we want you to flourish

Source

The Coddling of the American Mind moderated by Malcolm GladwellThe 92nd Street Y, New York
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:13:07 AM

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