Gillian Sandstrom
Senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex, researching social behaviour and the benefits and barriers to talking to strangers.
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Aug 11, 2020 • 28min
Talking to Strangers
Joe Keohane, journalist and author exploring the history and culture of strangers. Gillian Sandstrom, psychologist studying social behaviour and the perks and pitfalls of chatting with unfamiliar people. They discuss why brief conversations matter for wellbeing, psychological and cultural barriers to talking, and practical tips for starting and ending chats safely and confidently.
