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Social Animal

1 episode - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -

Conversations about social interactions, meeting and connecting. Check out the youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-53_H8YXXY

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Juliana Schroeder - The benefits of talking to strangers

February 08, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Discussion with Juliana Schroeder from Berkeley University about the benefits of talking to strangers.  Most people spend part of every day surrounded by strangers, yet most of us remain in self-imposed isolation, believing that reaching out to a stranger would make you both feel uncomfortable. These beliefs may be unwarranted. In fact, we may often underestimate the positive impact of connecting with others for both our own and others' wellbeing.

Ankit Shah - Founder of Tea With Strangers

December 20, 2019 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Ankit Shah is the founder of Tea With Strangers, a concept present in over 10 countries where you go have tea with 5 random people for 2 hours. We talk about connections, being present in our interactions, not having an agenda when you meet people and how we think and access our interactions.