Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism Is Getting Worse
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the rising trend of perfectionism and its potential negative impacts on mental health in this thought-provoking TED talk. Delve into social and personality psychologist Thomas Curran's research, which reveals a significant increase in perfectionism rates over the past 25 years, coinciding with a rise in mental illness among young people. Examine the societal celebration of perfectionist traits and question whether high standards are truly beneficial or potentially harmful to younger generations. Gain insights into the cycle of self-defeat created by impossible standards and consider the implications of this dangerous obsession with perfection.
Syllabus
Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse
Taught by
TEDMED
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