Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Arthur Brooks about parenting, values, and raising children through example; why kindness, presence, and family habits shape future generations; the rise of depression, anxiety, and loneliness among young people since 2008; the modern crisis of meaning and purpose; how activism, social media, and endless scrolling replace deeper fulfillment; and Brooks’ research on the three pillars of meaning—coherence, purpose, and significance; how technology may be undermining happiness and human flourishing; the modern crisis of meaning and happiness; how social media, smartphones, and digital life have replaced real-world human connection; why our brains evolved for small in-person communities, not virtual relationships; rising depression and loneliness among young people; the link between device addiction and unhappiness; success addiction, dopamine, and fame; and why Brooks believes a cultural backlash against screen-driven life may restore purpose, community, and optimism; parenting in the smartphone era and raising kids without device addiction; why family dinner habits and parents’ phone use shape children’s wellbeing; simple digital detox rules like no devices the first hour of the day, during meals, or before bed; the importance of focusing on life’s “big things” over wellness hacks; and Brooks’ research on meaning through deep conversations, real relationships, faith, purposeful work, beauty, and even suffering as keys to happiness and human flourishing, and much more. Get Arthur Brooks’ new book The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness here: https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Your-Life-Finding-Emptiness/dp/0593545427 Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- #RubinReport #ArthurBrooks #happiness #findinghappiness #meaning #findingpurpose #socialmediaaddiction #techaddiction #lonelinesssupport #lonely #mentalhealth #daverubin Want to have a glimpse of some of the research and ideas that are emerging from universities and are about to enter the mainstream and shape our culture? Trying to have a better understanding of the current affairs of university life and the state of our higher education system? What does the future of college and higher education even look like? To get a look into the future we talk to university academics from some of the most prestigious institutions about their research, ideas and what we can expect in the future. Check out our playlist on a range of academic topics here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbhOtC9klbBQiqrd9ZZThHpEmsH1oL_H To make sure you never miss a single Rubin Report video, click here to subscribe: https://shorturl.at/Z6B5u Looking for honest conversations about current events, political news and the culture war? If so, then you’re in the right place because on “The Rubin Report,” Dave Rubin engages the ideas of society's most interesting thought leaders, authors, entertainers, and politicians. Dave lets his guests speak their minds and his audience to think for themselves. The Rubin Report is fan-funded through monthly and one-time donations: https://rubinreport.com/support ****** Buy Copal tequila here: https://drinkcopal.com/ Stay up to date on our Instagram: @drinkcopal Check out Dave's new "Actual Friends" Podcast with Russell Brand, Jillian Michaels, and Sage Steele here: https://www.youtube.com/@actualfriends Join Dave's Locals community: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Order “Don't Burn This Country” the follow-up to Dave Rubin’s NY Times bestselling “Don’t Burn This Book” here: https://daverubin.com/book/ Dave Rubin's book, "Don't Burn This Book" is available at: www.dontburnthisbook.com LISTEN to The Rubin Report podcast: www.rubinreport.com/podcast Subscribe to Dave’s Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/tygfO Buy tickets to see Dave Rubin Live here: https://daverubin.com/events/ Rubin Report Merchandise: https://shorturl.at/1GQE5 All art on the set are original works by Caylin Rose Janet. Get a print here: https://www.caylinrosejanet.com/rubinreportart.html ****** Arthur Brooks NYT Best-Selling Author Arthur on X: https://x.com/arthurbrooks Buy Arthur's new book: The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness here: https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Your-Life-Finding-Emptiness/dp/0593545427 ****** Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RubinReport Follow The Rubin Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinreport Follow Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daverubin Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubinreport/?hl=en About Dave Rubin: http://daverubin.com/