59. We have become too afraid of everything unpleasant

Johan Grant is an organizational psychologist and lecturer at Lund University. He was fired from his position at Lund University because some students felt offended during a seminar. In conversation with David Eberhard, he explains what happens to people and societies when no one dares to say anything that might be perceived as critical or unpleasant. When everyone is silent, it creates an unhealthy culture that can make people sick.


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