Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation must count as one of the most influential books of the decade. Within a year of its publication, countries across the Western world were moving to ban smartphones in school, and prevent access to porn and social media for under-16s. But the politics have been surprising. The Right is increasingly skeptical of these measures on the grounds that it risks moving us towards a “papers please” internet, with an end to anonymity and free discourse. In this groundbreaking interview with UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers, Professor Haidt addresses their concerns directly, and makes the case why Right-wingers should support his campaign. What follows is a transcript of their conversation, lightly edited for clarity. Freddie Sayers: Many will be familiar by now with the