Respect is a pivotal element in any conversation, often going unnoticed when present but becoming the sole focus when absent. To foster positive interactions and moral behavior, it is vital to value each other as invaluable individuals, treating one another with care and consideration. Morality, as defined by some philosophers, emphasizes the act of treating people with attention, heart, and respect in everyday life. Attention and seeing others as well as being seen are identified as significant elements in building rewarding and meaningful connections.
With polarization rising within our society and two wars encouraging division, people are feeling more afraid to engage with people who have differing perspectives. How can we solve that issue, build deeper connections, and get to know someone? New York Times columnist David Brooks says you help them feel seen and understood. John Donvan sits down with Brooks to discuss his book “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen”, how to foster connections in daily life, and offers a solution to a society in need of appreciating each other’s differences.
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