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.
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This event sits in the top 19% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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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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NYU students whine about being 'misunderstood' after school chose commencement speaker who calls their generation coddled
nypost.com
NY Post7d ago
NYU students whine about being 'misunderstood' after school chose commencement speaker who calls their generation coddled
N.Y.U. Students Object to Graduation Speaker Jonathan Haidt, Who Calls Their Generation 'Coddled'
nytimes.com
New York Times7d ago
N.Y.U. Students Object to Graduation Speaker Jonathan Haidt, Who Calls Their Generation 'Coddled'
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