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How to know a person | David Brooks in conversation with Ray Suarez

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Rebuilding Connections in Modern Society

This chapter addresses the growing issues of loneliness and disconnection in America, highlighting alarming statistics on depression and social skills decline. The speaker emphasizes the necessity for empathy, meaningful interactions, and community engagement as solutions to foster connections. Through personal anecdotes and research, they advocate for vulnerability and open communication as vital tools in transforming interpersonal relationships and combating societal isolation.

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