You're not alone in feeling alone. Finding real Connection in DC

The percentage of people reporting no close friends increased 5-fold between 1990 and 2021..

I feel it and most everyone I talk to does too.. yet no one talks about it. That’s about to change.

Please join our first-ever seminar on finding + cultivating real connection!! 💙

You'll hear a 15min talk and have guided, small group discussions.

The talk will teach you practical steps for building deeper connections with others, and show you how proximity and intention drive connection more than any other factor.

This seminar is both an educational and social event!

‣ Gain insights into the role of proximity and intention in forming stronger social connections/relationships

‣ share your stories and hear others in a compassionate, inclusive atmosphere.

‣ Leave with actionable steps toward finding and building supportive relationships

"The experiences that make us feel the most alone, and even isolated, are often the most universal experiences." -Brené Brown

Suggested age: 20s-40s

Intro ♦ 5m

Absurd Icebreaker ♦ 5m

Hear my Personal Story ♦ 5m

Journaling ♦ 5m

Hear Main Talk ♦ 15m

Q+A ♦ 10m

Small Group discussion ♦ 10m

Journaling (optional) ♦ 5m

Small Group sharing ♦ 20m

Takeaways (optional) ♦ 5m

Social hour/feedback ♦ 5m - end

• Washington D.C. named "Loneliest city in America" when measured by the percentage of single-person households (48.6%)

• Addressing mental health stigma and promoting open dialogue about loneliness are essential steps towards fostering inclusive communities and supportive environments (Kehinde 2024)

• Metro: Get off at Chinatown and walk 3 mins to MLK library. Room 401-A

• Car: Street parking exists

Michael Lin earned his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Arizona State University, where he studied how information spreads through social systems. After moving to San Francisco, and feeling a loneliness he hadn’t expected, he began exploring a deeper, more personal question:

How do we connect better with others?

Since 2023, Michael has been sharing what he’s learned on his YouTube channel, breaking down human connection and offering practical ways to build more meaningful relationships.

Today, he speaks on these topics, helping others move from isolation toward genuine connection.

If you’re interested in having him speak at your event or organization, please reach out!

YouTube: Complex Objects: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkwN8pE2AH32pmvhOeyg8A

Instagram: @complex_objects

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