The Next Big Idea
HOW TO KNOW A PERSON: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply (with David Brooks)
Nov 2, 2023
David Brooks, acclaimed author and New York Times columnist, discusses mastering the social skills of understanding and respecting others to make better decisions, enhance creativity, and repair social fabric. Topics include the significance of daily interactions, humanizing others, practical tips for great conversations, the power of storytelling, AI limitations, and finding deep connections in a community.
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- Morality is primarily about how we pay attention to others rather than abstract universal principles, helping us make better moral choices in our daily interactions.
- Seeing and understanding others deeply has transformative power, creating meaningful connections and combating dehumanization.
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Morality as Paying Attention to Others
David Brooks discusses the revelation he had about morality while reading a book by Iris Murdoch. He learned that morality is primarily about how we pay attention to others rather than abstract universal principles. By treating everyone with patience, empathy, and curiosity, we can make better moral choices in our daily interactions.
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