As an immigrant, I developed the habit of asking questions to fit in and belong. People love talking about themselves, so it became my way of connecting. However, it also made it hard for me to reveal myself and feel like I belong. Asking questions became a form of self-protection to avoid rejection and uncertainty about my place in a new culture.
We’re living in a cultural moment where so many people feel unseen and unheard. What if the answer is not some big government or nonprofit program, but rather something as intimate as this: a meaningful conversation. David Brooks joins the podcast to talk about his new book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.” He and Curtis discuss the art of connecting with another person, and why our society so deeply needs to revive the skills involved.
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How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks