The Day I Tried to Befriend a Traffic Cone
A drizzly Wednesday walk leads to an unexpected connection with a solitary traffic cone, a gift of a Werther’s Original, and a sudden council intervention.
Tag: urban sociology
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Georg Simmel – The Patron Saint of Social Awkwardness
Why is small talk so painful? Why do we overshare with strangers but avoid deep conversations with friends? Georg Simmel, the patron saint of social awkwardness, explains it all. This humorous deep dive into his theories explores why modern life is a constant battle between connection and avoidance.