Name: Why you should talk to strangers
Uploaded: 2016-08-31T15:02:28Z
Duration: 11 min 42 s
Description: "When you talk to strangers, you're making beautiful interruptions into the expected narrative of your daily life -- and theirs," says Kio Stark. In this delightful talk, Stark explores the overlooked benefits of pushing past our default discomfort when it comes to strangers and embracing those fleeting but profoundly beautiful moments of genuine connection.

Kio Stark: Why you should talk to strangers

Why you should talk to strangers

"When you talk to strangers, you're making beautiful interruptions into the expected narrative of your daily life -- and theirs," says Kio Stark. In this delightful talk, Stark explores the overlooked benefits of pushing past our default discomfort when it comes to strangers and embracing those fleeting but profoundly beautiful moments of genuine connection.

Connecting with strangers brings moments of fleeting intimacy and the joy of feeling seen. A New Yorker once felt genuinely noticed when an old man warned her not to stand on a storm drain, forging a brief but meaningful bond. Most strangers are not threats; rather, these interactions break through daily routines and help people experience community and understanding. Choosing openness over fear enriches everyday life in ways that labels and caution never could.