Talking Books David Brook's How To Know a Person
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Jun 29, 2024 
David Brooks, a renowned op-ed columnist for The New York Times and author of 'How to Know a Person,' dives into the art of understanding others. He explores emotional vulnerability, illuminated by his own journey through fatherhood and art. The conversation touches on essential social skills, the dangers of social media on genuine connections, and the profound impact of empathy. Brooks also highlights the importance of asking meaningful questions and actively listening to foster deeper relationships, urging us to truly see and value one another.
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Core Skill of Being Seen
- Seeing others deeply is the central skill of healthy families and societies.
- It involves making people feel valued, heard, and understood personally and respectfully.
Master Small Social Skills
- Cultivate social skills like listening, disagreeing kindly, and revealing vulnerability gradually.
- These small actions build trust, care, and affection essential to relationships and communities.
Illumination Creates Reality
- The way we see others creates reality, bringing out different versions of them.
- An illuminator's warm, respectful attention makes others feel valued and seen.