Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher: Vaping, Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors

In Woke, Inc., entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy discusses what he calls Wokenomics, in which American corporations hide their corruption and greed behind the disingenuous virtue signaling of liberal values. He argues that by engaging in Wokenomics, corporations go beyond selling a product; they are selling Americans a new standard for the right way to think and live. He contends that their false alliance with social causes allows them to influence legislation, manipulate consumers, and silence dissent. He argues that Wokenomics’s deceptive practices are weakening democracy—polarizing citizens and concentrating political power in the hands of a small group of corporate elites.

Ramaswamy uses personal anecdotes and examples of current events to supplement his arguments and proposes five solutions to counter wokeness. Our guide will put his key ideas into focus and position them in conversation with other economists and political analysts who both reinforce and dispute his perspective.

How do you spark a trend that spreads like wildfire, or turn a product into the latest must-have item? You create a social epidemic. The Tipping Point explains how social epidemics — spreading ideas, messages, behaviors, and products — function like viruses, growing gradually until they reach a critical mass (the tipping point) and explode.

Three factors can be adjusted to tip an idea to a social epidemic: the messenger, the message itself, or the context of the message. Learn how Paul Revere’s midnight ride, Sesame Street, Airwalk skate shoes, and crime reduction in New York City began as ideas and tipped to become movements.

Today’s teens are hooked to smartphones and social media—and they’re more isolated and unhappy than adolescents of generations past.

In Woke, Inc., entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy discusses what he calls Wokenomics, in which American corporations hide their corruption and greed behind the disingenuous virtue signaling of liberal values. He argues that by engaging in Wokenomics, corporations go beyond selling a product; they are selling Americans a new standard for the right way to think and live. He contends that their false alliance with social causes allows them to influence legislation, manipulate consumers, and silence dissent. He argues that Wokenomics’s deceptive practices are weakening democracy—polarizing citizens and concentrating political power in the hands of a small group of corporate elites.

Ramaswamy uses personal anecdotes and examples of current events to supplement his arguments and proposes five solutions to counter wokeness. Our guide will put his key ideas into focus and position them in conversation with other economists and political analysts who both reinforce and dispute his perspective.

How do you spark a trend that spreads like wildfire, or turn a product into the latest must-have item? You create a social epidemic. The Tipping Point explains how social epidemics — spreading ideas, messages, behaviors, and products — function like viruses, growing gradually until they reach a critical mass (the tipping point) and explode.

Three factors can be adjusted to tip an idea to a social epidemic: the messenger, the message itself, or the context of the message. Learn how Paul Revere’s midnight ride, Sesame Street, Airwalk skate shoes, and crime reduction in New York City began as ideas and tipped to become movements.

Merchants of doubt are people or organizations who discredit science that threatens their agenda or ideology. The first merchants of doubt were members of the tobacco industry—when scientists discovered that smoking caused cancer, that was bad for businesses. It was also bad for capitalism in general because it suggested that the market wasn’t self-regulating, and lack of regulation was killing people. Other defenders of the free market started using the tobacco industry’s techniques, such as funding new (and hopefully more favorable) studies or calling for balanced media coverage.

In Merchants of Doubt, science historians Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway study the doubt-mongering techniques used in several other important “debates”—nuclear disarmament, acid rain, the ozone layer, climate change, and the pesticide DDT. These techniques are still in use today.

Tune into the 203rd episode of "2 Bears, 1 Cave" for a dynamic, engaging discussion with respected neurobiologist Dr. Andrew Huberman and renowned jazz musician Cory Henry, hosted by comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer. The quartet spins fascinating narratives of personal transformation, delving into subjects as varied as physical injuries and the therapeutic power of music on cognition and emotion. Undertaking an unexpected journey from personal health transformations, including the comedic duo's struggles and triumphs with diverse diet regimes and sobriety, to Cory Henry's significant music journey, this episode promises to challenge and intrigue listeners.

Persevere further into this immersive podcast and realise the therapeutic benefits of mental flexibility and adaptability. Be prepared to unpack the science behind substances, from testosterone to nicotine, and delve into cutting-edge topics like metabolic psychiatry that reinforce the importance of a healthy diet on mental health. In a mixing pot of science, self-development, and entertainment, this energetic episode draws to an inspiring conclusion, emphasizing the power of fresh experiences, daily habits, wellness, and anonymous philanthropy. This podcast intricately interweaves humor, science, and inspiring life stories in the spirit of personal growth and wellness. Dive in today for a feast of knowledge, laughter, and enlightenment.

Since the 2016 election, America has witnessed college campus protests against “controversial” or “dangerous” speakers. The Coddling of the American Mind explores this phenomenon, showing how a set of dangerous and false beliefs have taken root in the minds of today’s college students, convincing these young people that they are inherently fragile and must be protected from the allegedly harmful impacts of speech with which they disagree. This attitude threatens academic freedom, undermines democracy, and is ultimately harmful to the social and emotional development of today’s youth.

Talking to Strangers is a book about the impossibility of truly understanding a stranger. By breaking down some of the most famous events in recent human history, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell shows us the strategies we often use when dealing with people we don’t know—and how deeply flawed those strategies are.

In this book, you’ll learn:

• How Hitler fooled so many prominent world leaders
• Why the financial industry failed to stop Bernie Madoff for so long
• What really happened to Sandra Bland

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk helps parents build mutually respectful relationships with their children. Written by two educators, it’s been dubbed “the parenting bible” by The Boston Globe. Although it was published over 40 years ago, it remains popular because of its concrete advice on how to communicate in a way that shows your child you hear them and care about how they feel.

Having to say no to your child can make you seem like the enemy. The ideas in this book can shift that dynamic and show the child you’re on their side. Instead of getting locked in power struggles, you can work together to solve problems. You’ll learn how to give effective praise, respond when your child says they “hate” someone, get your child to cooperate, promote their independence, and get better behavior without punishment. This guide updates the material in the book and includes additional research about effective parenting techniques, including newer brain research that supports the authors’ original recommendations.

How do you spark a trend that spreads like wildfire, or turn a product into the latest must-have item? You create a social epidemic. The Tipping Point explains how social epidemics — spreading ideas, messages, behaviors, and products — function like viruses, growing gradually until they reach a critical mass (the tipping point) and explode.

Three factors can be adjusted to tip an idea to a social epidemic: the messenger, the message itself, or the context of the message. Learn how Paul Revere’s midnight ride, Sesame Street, Airwalk skate shoes, and crime reduction in New York City began as ideas and tipped to become movements.

In the last decade, teen mental health has steadily declined—over 40% of high school students now say they feel persistently sad or hopeless. In this article we’ll examine what might be some of the causes, as well as some potential solutions.

More children are grappling with mental health issues due to factors like rising gun violence and pandemic stress, made worse by earlier puberty and 24/7 access to the internet. With the dearth of professional resources, what can we do to help them?