This chapter explores the concept of finding a sense of belonging in a local community and the significance of forming meaningful connections. It also discusses the idea of redesigning how humans live together and shares a story about settlers and natives in the 18th century.
For the past four years, New York Times columnist and acclaimed author David Brooks has been trying to learn the skills that go into seeing others, understanding others, making other people feel respected, valued, and safe. Such social skills may sound trifling, but mastering them, David believes, could help us all make better decisions, enhance our creativity, and maybe even repair our nation’s fraying social fabric.