Is conversation a lost art, or is it just evolving? Journalist Joshua Johnson and social entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie answer questions on everything from the male loneliness crisis to what it actually takes to connect with others — and reveal two deceptively simple tips for going deeper with the people around you. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.)
0:00 – TED Intersections
0:53 – Can we still have real conversations?
3:10 – Men and loneliness
11:14 – Your most transformational conversation?
20:05 – Redesigning connection
24:11 – Tips for deeper conversations
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@ihartwaffle
September 8, 2026 at 11:47 am
Joshua Johnson! Love you from your NPR days. Good to see you in the Alg and on TED!
@fragileplane8062
September 8, 2026 at 3:48 pm
This interviewer is insufferable..
@BeepBoop-qt4eq
September 8, 2026 at 4:48 pm
I stopped halfway through, couldn’t stand it.
What was the secret?!
@WanderlustPoet
September 9, 2026 at 4:57 pm
Really enjoyed listening to them both share their thoughts and ideas.
Some of this is basic knowledge but it seems we sometimes need reminders due to all the distractions of both life and tech.
@h3lene
September 9, 2026 at 5:12 pm
sounds like the secret is to just force a connection though
@minhhimself7650
September 10, 2026 at 12:58 am
This was such an enjoyable conversation
@هناعبدالعزيز2
September 10, 2026 at 4:58 pm
They speech is very good thanks ❤
@Riddhi_what_02
September 10, 2026 at 5:16 pm
The day I found my strength within my vulnerability like I felt it is a major part of my life it made me feel me was the day I made my vulnerability my strength.I chose to stand my points ,I chose to participate in the conversation the past me would’ve ignored , I chose to choose myself before everyone and yes God did play a major part in it , so anyone reading this I would really want you to look up for your vulnerabilities coz once they are goneyou become a different person in and out