A new book by Gillian Sandstrom explains the research behind why it’s good for us to talk to strangers and how to go about it.

You may generally disregard unfamiliar faces as background characters in the movie that is your life, but almost everyone you ...

You always have something in common with a stranger because you're in the same place at the same time. A conversation that ...

Research shows we dread talking to strangers but we’re much happier when we actually do. These tools can help. Layoffs, tariffs, AI disruption, polarization, looming climate disaster. There are plenty ...

This post was written in collaboration with Victoria E. Gillison, MSSP. When I lived in New York City and felt lonely, I’d look around and see tables of friends and wonder how they found their people.

We live in a time where we need each other and our communities far more than ever. Yet, I’m witnessing a shift toward ...

Recent research by The Harvard Business School found that people with a mix of weak and strong social ties report higher levels of happiness and wellbeing. CHANG: Are you serious? In our job? Like, ...