Season 2, episode 21: kindness revisited
“We underestimate how willing others are to engage with us.”
Almost a year in to the pandemic, Laura revisits research from social psychologist Nicholas Epley, which she first encountered last spring. From in-person conversations to phone calls to letters, she shares Epley’s striking conclusions about the widespread benefits of reaching out.
Show notes:
You can learn more about Nicholas Epley’s work here
Watch his excellent videos on the surprising power of social connections here.
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