Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts and Loneliness | Lex Fridman Podcast #298

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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Susan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/susancain
Susan’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/susancainauthor
Susan’s Website: https://susancain.net
Bittersweet (book): https://amzn.to/3xE0LWt
Quiet (book): https://amzn.to/3QvpOmb

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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
0:51 – Introverts
18:51 – Small talk
23:45 – Artistic expression
36:12 – Sad music
43:50 – Leonard Cohen
54:43 – Public speaking
1:01:59 – Podcasts
1:09:34 – Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen
1:24:55 – Creativity and sadness
1:33:12 – Dark moments
1:41:14 – Parenting
1:50:08 – Advice for young people
1:53:18 – Meaning of life

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