One psychologist’s theory of why life has become less dangerous and less exciting.
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There’s an essay called “The Decline of Deviance” by the psychologist Adam Mastroianni. In it, he argues a bunch of random ways that life has changed recently are actually all part of one bigger shift. He thinks society takes fewer risks than it used to, and he sees that in everything from how movie studios keep making sequels, to how teenagers today engage in far fewer risky activities than previous generations did. In this episode, Katty Kay speaks with Adam Mastroianni to press him on his thesis and hear his explanation for why he thinks all this is happening in the first place. 00:00 Introduction 00:44 What’s The Decline Of Deviance? 03:01 Internet & Cell Phones 03:50 Why Is This Happening? 05:48 The Prosperity Trap 07:08 A Counterargument 08:52 Adam’s Closing Thought You’re watching New Normal with Katty Kay — each week we bring you conversations with expert guests about how our world is changing and what that means for our lives. Explore past episodes and get early acc
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