Um, and I want to steal a few of those from your, from your inventory. I took some notes while reading your book and you have many questions of your own that you ask people. Tom: Let me start out with some personal questions. Well, I’d like to welcome David Brooks on our interview today. David joins the podcast to discuss the social and relational crisis in our society, why it’s better to be an illuminator than a diminisher, and his practical advice on how we can become better people. He is also the author of several books, including “The Social Animal,” “The Road to Character,” and “The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life.” David’s newest book, “How to Know a Person” is a practical guide to fostering deeper connections at home, work, and throughout our lives. His essays have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and more. They are not fully edited for grammar or spelling.ĭavid Brooks is a political and cultural commentator who has written an Opinion column for the New York Times for two decades. Transcripts of our episodes are made available as soon as possible. The Templeton Ideas Podcast is a show about the most awe-inspiring ideas in our world and the people who investigate them.
