445: Mind-blowing statistics on mental health, polarization & the future of dating | Bestselling author Scott Galloway

Scott Galloway: “Mental illness, hands down, touches every family at some point.” 

Scott, a bestselling author, NYU professor, and serial entrepreneur, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find genuine happiness and success, plus:

- Why more Americans have cell phones than clean drinking water (~00:53)

- The importance of proactive health care (~05:24)

- How sweating can help you succeed (~10:22)

- How to become a genuinely happier person (~12:42)

- How we can overcome the mental health epidemic (~22:17)

- The science behind our cell phone addictions (~29:38)

- Why dating apps are the most inequitable place on Earth (~35:31)

- The future of dating technology (~41:30)

- Why anger is the most powerful emotion (~44:28)

- The pros and cons of anonymity (~48:48)

- How your threshold for happiness changes as you age (~54:14)

- Why you get happier as you grow older (~57:37)

Referenced in the episode:

- Scott's new book, Adrift: America In 100 Charts.

- Scott's previous bestseller, The Algebra Of Happiness.

- Scott's podcast, The Prof G Pod.

- Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter.

- Learn more about Charity: Water.

- A study on loneliness & mortality.

- A study showing girls were 3 times more likely to self-harm.

- A survey showing 96% of Gen Z goes to the bathroom with their phone.

- An article discussing what makes content go viral.

Trigger warning: This podcast includes mentions of suicidal ideation. You're never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. 

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