NYU selects Jonathan Haidt as commencement speaker amid student objections
New York University chose social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, known for arguing that Gen Z is coddled and anxious, to deliver the commencement address. Student leaders have objected to the selection, saying Haidt does not represent their values and that his arguments about shielding students from challenging ideas conflict with their perspective.
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The Post frames students as whiny and defensive about being called coddled. The Times presents the objection as values-based, focusing on whether Haidt's views align with the student body.
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“N.Y.U. Students Object to Graduation Speaker Jonathan Haidt, Who Calls Their Generation 'Coddled'”
“NYU students whine about being 'misunderstood' after school chose commencement speaker who calls their generation coddled”
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