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: - Brave: - Skiff: to get early access - Mizzen Main: and use code LEX to get $35 off - Athletic Greens: and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil - InsideTracker: to get 20% off EPISODE LINKS: Susan’s Twitter: Susan’s Instagram: Susan’s Website: Bittersweet (book): Quiet (book): PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: RSS: Full episodes playlist: Clips playlist: 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 SOCIAL: - Twitter: - LinkedIn: - Facebook: - Instagram: - Medium: @lexfridman - Reddit: - Support on Patreon: