A man reflects on his lack of emotional response to winning a trophy and his journey to become more joyful and connected to others. He looks to a novelist whose father's suicide taught him the importance of embracing pain and connecting with others. The stories in the book highlight the journey of becoming more human and experiencing a full range of emotions.
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