In many ways, human interaction is important to providing insight and perspective to those around us. Each person is unique and responds differently to their surroundings. We have own aspirations, dreams, problems, and inner struggles. But what gives us the incentive to let down our walls and make that first conversation with a complete stranger?
Luke Rudowski, a journalist from We Are Change, rides the crowded New York subways, asking strangers thought-provoking questions and their opinions. The large city of New York itself, is a gumbo if you will, of different cultures and backgrounds into one. Luke brings up an interesting point that, despite the many diverse people taking the subway, rarely anyone talks to one another. I find this incredibly true and relevant whenever I ride transportation or in a classroom with complete strangers, void of interaction and humanity as Luke described . It's interesting to see just how these interactions played out on the subway, especially for the people who declined to answer any questions. As for the people who were willing to share, I found them to have the most sincere, down to earth responses I've heard for such difficult questions.
After watching this video, I realized just how critical it is to break the ice and reach out to someone that you can talk to. Even the most minuscule of conversations can be considered a treasured experience or window into that person's life. I hope maybe in some way this video will inspire all you seniors to try and make an engaging conservation with someone you don't know.
"Only by allowing strangers in can we find new ways to be ourselves."
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