‘One of the most prominent public intellectuals of our time.’ (Washington Post), New York Times columnist David Brooks joins us with a guide to seeing others deeply – and being seen.

In a society riven by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception, How can we look somebody in the eye and see something large in them, and in turn, see something larger in ourselves? How can we foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives?

The New York Times columnist and bestselling author of The Road to Character joins Will Storr to share a practical guide to understanding others and being understood in turn. Driven by his trademark curiosity, Brooks will draw from the fields of psychology and neuroscience, and from the worlds of theatre, history, and education, to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection.

If you are going to care for someone, you must first understand them. If you’re going to hire, marry, or befriend someone, you have to be able to see them. If you are going to work closely with someone, you have to be able to make them feel recognised and valued.

For anyone searching for connection, seeking to understand, and yearning to be understood, this is an unmissable event.

This online event is free for members of How To Plus.