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

Lex Fridman Podcast

Susan Cain is the author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, and Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(06:42) – Introverts
(24:42) – Small talk
(29:37) – Artistic expression
(42:03) – Sad music
(49:42) – Leonard Cohen
(1:00:34) – Public speaking
(1:07:50) – Podcasts
(1:15:25) – Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen
(1:30:47) – Creativity and sadness
(1:39:03) – Dark moments
(1:47:06) – Parenting
(1:55:59) – Advice for young people
(1:59:10) – Meaning of life