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The secret to making new friends as an adult (w/ Marisa G. Franco)

How to Be a Better Human

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The Importance of Intimacy in Virtual Friendships

Ted Talk: Is it possible to have a strong virtual friendship? How important is in person connection or getting together in real life? We know from the research that in person connections tend to be stronger than virtual connections. But I think that that research doesn't account for certain communities, like people with disabilities and severe social anxiety who tend to find connections online.

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