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Phones versus Play: What Jonathan Haidt Means by the Great Rewiring of Childhood in ‘The Anxious Generation’

In The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, Jonathan Haidt contrasts two fundamentally different ways of growing up: a play-based childhood versus a phone-based childhood. The shift from physical, open-ended play to structured, screen-driven interaction has changed how children explore the world and socialize, with significant developmental and mental health implications. Haidt identifies two primary forces behind this change: “safetyism” in parenting, which over-protects kids from…

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Joker: On the Folly of (Total) Branding

“Joker: Folie à Deux” extends the disturbing narrative of Arthur Fleck to a point where it can no longer be extended. We find him trapped in a double bind, caught between his lived reality and the weight of his Joker persona—a “brand” that was initially his means of escape, his line of flight, now confines him. The film shows the dark side of “branding,” when brand becomes totalizing, when an identity becomes locked into a…

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Crestwood School: Intro & Overview

With this post I’m continuing the recent series of videos we produced to showcase private and independent schools across Canada. These overviews highlight the unique programs and educational philosophies of each institution, aiming to assist families in navigating their school choices. I’m sharing them here as part of the ongoing work I’ve been doing with Our Kids Media. This video covers Kingsway College School, located in Toronto, Ontario. Crestwood School focuses on individualized education, making…

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Kingsway College School: Intro & Overview

I’ve recently produced a series of videos that showcase private and independent schools across Canada. These overviews highlight the unique programs and educational philosophies of each institution, aiming to help families in navigating their school choices. I’m sharing them here as part of the ongoing work I’ve been doing with Our Kids Media. This video covers Kingsway College School, located in Etobicoke, Ontario. Kingsway College School (KCS) combines discipline with a supportive, nurturing environment, with…

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Hillfield Strathallan College: Intro & Overview

I’ve recently produced several videos providing overviews of private and independent schools in Canada. These videos, based on book-length Feature Reviews, explore the distinct offerings and educational approaches of different institutions, helping families better understand their options. I’m posting them here to track some of the work I’ve been doing at Our Kids Media. The first of these videos I’m posting here is about Hillfield Strathallan College. Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) is one of Canada’s…

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