In a society that is becoming increasingly polarized, as our national political discourse and the divisive reverberations from two current wars in Europe and the Middle East show, many Americans feel disconnected and hesitant to engage with people who hold differing viewpoints. How can we solve this issue, build deeper bonds, and get to know someone better? New York Times columnist David Brooks says you must become good at understanding people both inside and outside your circle, take time to view the world from their perspective, and help them feel seen and known.Open to Debate host John Donvan sits down with Brooks to discuss his new book How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, where Brooks examines how "being deeply seen" shapes interpersonal relations and provides a guide to fostering stronger connections in our homes, communities, and daily lives. In line with Open to Debate's belief that active listening and learning are required to mend our social fabric, Brooks offers a guide and solution to a society in need of appreciating each other's differences.Audio Only.

Originally released by Open to Debate, 2023. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 06, 2024.