ihollaback.org – P2P Foundation https://blog.p2pfoundation.net Researching, documenting and promoting peer to peer practices Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:55:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.15 62076519 Team Human 6: Kio Stark on “Talk to Strangers” https://blog.p2pfoundation.net/team-human-6-kio-stark-on-talk-to-strangers/2016/10/23 https://blog.p2pfoundation.net/team-human-6-kio-stark-on-talk-to-strangers/2016/10/23#respond Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://blog.p2pfoundation.net/?p=60909 http://teamhuman.fm/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/TH_Ep.-06_KioStark.mp3   Playing for Team Human today is Kio Stark. Kio’s new book When Strangers Meet explores the transformative power to be found in person-to-person interactions with strangers. Kio describes how even a brief interaction can foster empathy and open up the possibility for meaningful human connection. Kio and Douglas challenge the unwritten rules of... Continue reading

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Playing for Team Human today is Kio Stark. Kio’s new book When Strangers Meet explores the transformative power to be found in person-to-person interactions with strangers. Kio describes how even a brief interaction can foster empathy and open up the possibility for meaningful human connection. Kio and Douglas challenge the unwritten rules of social interaction and talk about how basic human connection can spark positive social change.

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Kio’s recent New York Times travel feature, “5 Ways Total Strangers Can Make Your Trip Better” can be found here.

In today’s episode, Kio describes this online game, Clocking In, created by RaceForward.org as a tool to build solidarity in the struggle for workplace justice and fair wages.

Connecting with strangers is about respect and recognizing the fundamental value of the people we encounter. Check out ihollaback.org to learn more about ending harassment in public spaces. There you can find numerous resources and ways to get involved.

Kio’s Ted Talk: “Why You Should Talk To Strangers

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