The Open-Air Life

A free weekly newsletter where Jon Haidt and his team make sense of how technology is reshaping society — and offer practical guidance on how we can respond.

Countercultural living in the land of wasteful maximalism (ahem ... America).

Exploring what it means to live a life off the beaten track, feel the edges of our existence, and rekindle our connection with the great outdoors.

How can we be better parents in a digital era? Smart guidance on how to fight tech takeover, embrace independence, tolerate boredom, and navigate FOMO, from the author of Childhood Unplugged

Letters about the roles of play in human evolution, child development, culture, and daily living

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