The Art of the Gathering

America’s Crisis of Social Connection, With Adam Grant

Plain English with Derek Thompson, 13 October 2026. The book comes up at 53 min 29 sec in. Said by Adam Grant.

Adam Grant credits Priya Parker's The Art of the Gathering as a major influence on his approach to hosting. He uses it to frame how a gathering organiser should first determine what kind of connection—allies, pals, or companions—they want attendees to form, then design conditions accordingly.

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