Adam Grant is a bestselling and influential psychologist who wants to help people understand and change their lives. Having revolutionized how we think about motivation and success, he has now turned his attention to the global loneliness crisis. In his new book, Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World, Grant discusses social media, AI, and how we can build strong relationships and communities.
Adam Grant is a bestselling and influential psychologist who wants to help people understand and change their lives. As an organizational psychologist focused on motivation and success, Grant’s books, including Think Again and Power Moves, have sold millions of copies, and been praised by Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm Gladwell, and Trevor Noah. Grant’s TED Talk “The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers” has been viewed more than 20 million times. His visionary research has challenged assumptions about motivation, success, character, and change, and his New York Times op-ed on languishing was the most-read article of 2021. Grant has received recognition and awards from Fortune’s 40 Under 40, Harvard University, and the National Science Foundation. He hosts the podcast WorkLife, and is a former Junior Olympic springboard diver and magician.
Grant’s new book, Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World, unpacks the contemporary loneliness crisis and its origins, including social media forcing face-to-face interaction behind digital screens, communication being outsourced to AI, and growing global polarization. Through fascinating stories, including astronauts learning to trust each other, band members growing closer by fighting more, and his own experiences as a shy introvert, Grant unveils how to create deeper relationships and stronger communities.
Mark Rober spent nine years as a NASA engineer before becoming world famous on YouTube for his science and engineering projects. He founded CrunchLabs, which creates STEM learning experiences for children, and has an upcoming show on Netflix.
A limited number of tickets include copies of Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World
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