David Brooks | The Path to Cultural Repair

Schedule

Mon Jan 26 2026 at 12:30 pm to 01:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI

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David Brooks will help us become more understanding toward others and find the joy that comes from being seen. His latest book, How to Know a Person, draws on neuroscience, theater, philosophy, history, and education. He will share how this integrated approach can enhance human connection.
David Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times, a contributor to The Atlantic, and a commentator on The PBS Newshour. He currently serves as Senior Advisor at the University of Chicago Leadership & Society Initiative and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. An author of several #1 New York Times bestsellers, David’s latest book, How to Know a Person, explores the art of deep connection and empathy.
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3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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