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How to Talk to People: How to Not Go It Alone

How to Talk to People: How to Not Go It Alone

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American narratives around “freedom” can lead people to pursue what's best for themselves by themselves. But it may also explain why many Americans miss out on the joys of coming together.

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The values of individualism that encourage us to go it alone are in
constant tension with the desire for community that many people
crave. But when attempting to do things on our own, we may miss out
on the joys of coming together. This season’s finale conversation
features writer Mia Birdsong, who highlights the cultural and
philosophical roots of Americans’ struggle to build community. In a
culture pushing us to put our own oxygen mask on first, Mia argues
for the quiet radicalness of asking for help and showing up for
others. This episode was produced by Rebecca Rashid and is hosted
by Julie Beck. Editing by Jocelyn Frank. Fact-check by Ena
Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smerciak. Special thanks to A.C.
Valdez. The executive producer of Audio is Claudine Ebeid; the
managing editor of Audio is Andrea Valdez. Be part of How to Talk
to People. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. To support
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journalism, become a subscriber. Music by Arthur Benson (“Organized
Chaos,” “Charmed Encounter”), Alexandra Woodward (“A Little Tip,”
“Just Manners”), Bomull (“Latte”), Tellsonic (“The Whistle Funk”),
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