The Art of Seeing Others (and Being Deeply Seen) | David Brooks
Episode Date: July 31, 2026In this episode, David Brooks explores the art of seeing others and being deeply seen, and why our ability to make another person feel truly seen, hea...
Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, , David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
1022 episodes transcribedIn this episode, David Brooks explores the art of seeing others and being deeply seen, and why our ability to make another person feel truly seen, hea...
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