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#298 – Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts and Loneliness

#298 – Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts and Loneliness

Lex Fridman Podcast
Jun 28, 2022 2h 6m
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<p>Susan Cain is the author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can&#8217;t Stop Talking, and Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Brave</b>: <a href="https://brave.com/lex">https://brave.com/lex</a><br /> &#8211; <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.org/lex">https://skiff.org/lex</a> to get early access<br /> &#8211; <b>Mizzen+Main</b>: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> &#8211; <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> &#8211; <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Susan&#8217;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/susancain">https://twitter.com/susancain</a><br /> Susan&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/susancainauthor">https://instagram.com/susancainauthor</a><br /> Susan&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://susancain.net">https://susancain.net</a><br /> Bittersweet (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3xE0LWt">https://amzn.to/3xE0LWt</a><br /> Quiet (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3QvpOmb">https://amzn.to/3QvpOmb</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (06:42) &#8211; Introverts<br /> (24:42) &#8211; Small talk<br /> (29:37) &#8211; Artistic expression<br /> (42:03) &#8211; Sad music<br /> (49:42) &#8211; Leonard Cohen<br /> (1:00:34) &#8211; Public speaking<br /> (1:07:50) &#8211; Podcasts<br /> (1:15:25) &#8211; Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen<br /> (1:30:47) &#8211; Creativity and sadness<br /> (1:39:03) &#8211; Dark moments<br /> (1:47:06) &#8211; Parenting<br /> (1:55:59) &#8211; Advice for young people<br /> (1:59:10) &#8211; Meaning of life</p>

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