Talking to a stranger might be scary, but it could change your day. It might remind you how many unique people and stories you can learn if you just look up and take the first step. It might make ...

Learning novel information is, for many people, one of life’s great joys, and conversing with others—especially those we don’t know well—is among the most effective ways to gain new knowledge in daily ...

New web-first platform modernizes social discovery by combining interest-based filtering with anonymity to foster more ...

So many people are feeling lonely in the world today, struggling with community and connection, and suffering at the hands of screen-induced social anxiety, so much so that even conversations with ...

The author reflects on how he used to enjoy conversations with strangers while traveling for work. He argues that smartphones have made people less likely to engage with those around them. On a recent ...

While the average person generally craves deep conversations and meaning with others, according to a study shared by the American Psychological Association, some people with a specific kind of ...

Having a connection with another person—even a momentary one—is worth the risk of appearing foolish to the people around me.

Even if it's overlooked in the average conversation by people interrupting, trying to cope with "awkwardness," and filling the space, silence is an incredibly important part of healthy interactions.