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A review by debi_g
The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff
4.0
“Research on ‘post-traumatic growth’ shows that most people report becoming stronger, or better in some way, after suffering through a traumatic experience. That means...the culture of safetyism is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of human nature and of the dynamics of trauma and recovery....Avoiding triggers is a symptom of PTSD, not a treatment for it” (28-29).
“Education should not be intended to make people comfortable; it is meant to make them think” (Gray, 50).
“Free speech and the ability to tolerate offense are the hallmarks of a free and open society” (56).
“Having people around us who are willing to disagree with us is a gift. So when you realize you are wrong, admit that you are wrong, and thank your critics for helping you see it” (244).
“Education should not be intended to make people comfortable; it is meant to make them think” (Gray, 50).
“Free speech and the ability to tolerate offense are the hallmarks of a free and open society” (56).
“Having people around us who are willing to disagree with us is a gift. So when you realize you are wrong, admit that you are wrong, and thank your critics for helping you see it” (244).