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A Deceptively Simple Way to Rebuild Trust in Scary Times

A Deceptively Simple Way to Rebuild Trust in Scary Times

Update: 2025-01-08
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As the world grows increasingly fractured, taking the time to engage with strangers has become even more important. The artist and graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton has created a simple but powerful way for people to connect in an isolated world.

In this episode, she shares how she brings people together by having them draw each other in public spaces. All it takes is 60 seconds, two pieces of paper, two pens and the willingness to look — really look — at someone you’ve never met.

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A Deceptively Simple Way to Rebuild Trust in Scary Times

A Deceptively Simple Way to Rebuild Trust in Scary Times

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