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#799 - David Robson - The Science Of Building Genuine Friendships
Modern Wisdom
The Fast Friends Procedure: Building Deep Connections
The Fast Friends Procedure, developed by psychologist Arthur Aaron, employs a set of 36 progressively intimate questions designed to foster deep connections between total strangers. These questions encourage participants to explore personal feelings, fears, and dreams, prompting them to share vulnerable aspects of their inner lives that they might otherwise avoid. The approach contrasts significantly with typical small talk, which often lacks depth and meaningful insight. Participants who engage with the Fast Friends Procedure, compared to those who partake in casual conversation, reported a friendship closeness similar to that experienced with long-term friends. This demonstrates that intentional, revealing dialogue can rapidly create profound relationships.
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