Something You Should Know Are You Revealing Too Much or Not Enough? & How We Absorb Technology
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Mar 12, 2026 Vanessa Chang, director at Leonardo and author exploring how societies absorb technologies. Leslie John, Harvard professor studying disclosure and decision-making. They discuss when sharing strengthens trust and the risks of silence. They trace how technologies from writing to phones reshape attention, voice, and social habits. Short, lively conversations about revealing, privacy, and how tools become essential.
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Saying I Love You Is Usually Reciprocated
- Expressing strong feelings is often reciprocated rather than rejected.
- Leslie John found about 80% of first 'I love you' statements were reciprocated, reducing long-term uncertainty when you speak up.
Stop Gossip To Preserve Trust
- Avoid gossip and criticizing others behind their back because it erodes trust.
- Leslie John explains gossip pleases short-term but makes listeners wonder what you say about them, harming long-term relationships.
Saying I'm Frustrated Sparked Action At A PTA
- A PTA meeting example showed stating personal frustration changed dynamics positively.
- After one parent admitted feeling frustrated, others echoed it and the group rallied to make progress.
