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

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. Dr Peterson’s extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire : —Links— For Jean Twenge Dr. Twenge’s Website Twitter iGen (Book) - Sponsors - Elysium Health: Save 25% off Matter monthly subscriptions with code JBP25: Black Rifle Coffee: Get 10% off your first order or Coffee Club subscription with code JORDAN: CarZing: Get pre-qualified and find the best deals near you: — 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: Donations: // COURSES // Discovering Personality: Self Authoring Suite: Understand Myself (personality test): // BOOKS // Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: // LINKS // Website: Events: Blog: // SOCIAL // Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Telegram: All socials: #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus #podcast #jeantwenge #adulthood #childhood #socialmedia #internet #genz #igen #online #mentalhealth