Anne L’Huillier
2023 Nobel Laureate in Physics | Professor of Atomic Physics, Lund University | Pioneer of Attosecond Science & High-Order Harmonic Generation
Jonathan Haidt
#1 NYT Bestselling Author | Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership, NYU Stern | Social Psychologist
Jonathan Haidt is the defining voice on why modern society feels so fractured and what leaders can do about it. His research in moral psychology, polarization, and technology's impact on mental health has reshaped public policy worldwide. From The Righteous Mind to The Anxious Generation, his work gives executives frameworks for ethical, resilient cultures. His keynotes turn rigorous social science into actionable insight.
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Jonathan Haidt biography
Psychology speaker Jonathan Haidt is one of the most influential social psychologists of his generation, reshaping how the world thinks about morality, technology, and childhood development. A New York Times #1 bestselling author and Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at NYU’s Stern School of Business, speaker Jonathan Haidt delivers urgent insights into the forces fragmenting modern society and the pathways toward renewal.
Haidt began his career studying the foundations of moral psychology at the University of Virginia. His research into how people form moral judgments across cultures led to the influential Moral Foundations Theory, which has become a cornerstone framework for understanding political polarization. His bestselling book The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion became essential reading for leaders seeking to bridge ideological divides.
Championing Childhood and Free Inquiry in the Digital Age
Haidt’s recent work has catalyzed a global movement. The Anxious Generation, a New York Times #1 bestseller, makes the case that the shift from play-based to phone-based childhood is driving a mental health crisis among young people. The book has helped inspire phone-free school policies across the United States and age-restriction legislation in multiple countries. His follow-up, The Amazing Generation, co-authored with Catherine Price, empowers young readers to reclaim their attention from screens. Beyond his books, Haidt runs After Babel, a widely followed research platform examining how technology shapes society.
A champion of intellectual diversity, Haidt co-founded Heterodox Academy, an organization uniting thousands of professors to defend viewpoint diversity and open inquiry on university campuses. He also co-founded CivilPolitics.org, a resource for evidence-based approaches to reducing polarization.
As a speaker, Jonathan Haidt combines rigorous social science with compelling storytelling to challenge audiences to rethink their assumptions about morality, technology, and leadership. His keynotes leave executive audiences with actionable frameworks for fostering ethical cultures, navigating polarization, and protecting the wellbeing of the next generation.
Jonathan Haidt Speaking Videos
Jonathan Haidt - Can a divided America heal?
Prof. Jonathan Haidt - Faculty Insights: Covid-19
Jonathan Haidt Keynote Topics
Drawing from his #1 New York Times bestseller, Haidt presents the evidence that the shift from play-based to phone-based childhood is driving an unprecedented mental health crisis among young people. He outlines the four key norms — delaying smartphones, delaying social media, phone-free schools, and more real-world independence — that communities and organizations can adopt to reverse the damage. This keynote is essential for leaders concerned about the wellbeing and productivity of the next generation entering their workforce.
Why do smart, well-intentioned people disagree so bitterly on politics, ethics, and strategy? Drawing from Moral Foundations Theory, Haidt reveals the hidden psychological roots of ideological conflict and shows leaders how to harness moral diversity rather than be torn apart by it. This keynote gives executives practical tools for building teams that can disagree productively, make better decisions, and foster a culture of intellectual honesty — even in the most polarized environments.
Organizations face a convergence of challenges: political polarization seeping into the workplace, generational friction, social media amplifying conflict, and a mental health crisis among younger employees. In this keynote, Haidt synthesizes insights from moral psychology, organizational behavior, and his work on campus culture to offer leaders a roadmap for building resilient, high-trust organizations. He addresses how to foster genuine viewpoint diversity, avoid the pitfalls of performative culture, and create environments where employees can thrive.
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FAQs on Booking Jonathan Haidt
Why Jonathan Haidt?
Jonathan Haidt is among the most cited and sought-after social psychologists in the world. His work on moral psychology, political polarization, and the mental health effects of technology has shaped legislation, corporate policy, and public debate globally. On stage, Haidt is a masterful communicator who transforms dense research into vivid, memorable insights that executives can apply immediately. His keynotes consistently rank among the highest-rated at major conferences. Book Jonathan Haidt through Aurum Speakers Bureau for your next event to give your audience a transformative perspective on the forces shaping society and the workplace.
What is The Anxious Generation about?
The Anxious Generation is Jonathan Haidt's #1 New York Times bestselling book examining how the rapid transition from play-based to phone-based childhood — accelerated by smartphones and social media — has contributed to a sharp rise in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among young people. Haidt presents extensive research and proposes four societal norms to reverse the trend: no smartphones before age 14, no social media before 16, phone-free schools, and more unsupervised play and independence for children.
What is Moral Foundations Theory?
Moral Foundations Theory, developed by Jonathan Haidt and colleagues, identifies the core psychological foundations upon which cultures build their moral systems. The theory proposes that human moral reasoning rests on several innate foundations — including care, fairness, loyalty, authority, and sanctity — and that political and cultural differences arise from the varying emphasis people place on each. The framework has become one of the most influential tools for understanding why people across the political spectrum can look at the same issue and reach profoundly different moral conclusions.
What does Jonathan Haidt speak about at corporate events?
Haidt's corporate keynotes address the intersection of psychology, leadership, and culture. His most requested topics include navigating political polarization in the workplace, building ethical organizational cultures, understanding generational differences in the workforce, and the mental health implications of technology. He tailors his presentations to executive audiences, providing research-backed frameworks that leaders can implement immediately. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to bring Jonathan Haidt to your stage.
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