The Science of Connection 2.0

Thursday, Jun 25

6:30pm

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There is a free parking lot surrounding the building. However, it almost fills up with residents at night. Park in the Eden center if you can and walk over (5m).

Your input is cherished! Quick form below. Ask to hear about future events👇 Interested in sharing your insights on the podcast (audio only)? Sign up here! 🎙️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgZOzz_Kwe_eTe2fxoBTLnjFEw3uvvAWELdnrL89I6UQ2HYw/viewform Tldr Hey guys, we're continuing this event/course on the topic of building social connection! It combines small group sharing and an educational talk. We've made this now a God-honoring event, with most sessions drawing upon Biblical wisdom! 💙 Session 2: learn about the power of vulnerability and how we can do it more courageously. ------ We’re more connected digitally than ever before — and yet friendship has become strangely difficult... (Or maybe it's just me -.-) This event is designed to change that! We plan to have: a short talk, fun relational games, journal prompts, and authentic, guided small-group discussion. Open to suggestions! You’ll leave with: • New perspectives on how relationships actually form • Meaningful conversations and real stories ..(that you probably wouldn't normally hear) • Practical insights you can apply immediately This may be for you if: • You’re tired of surface-level interactions, or performative social spaces • You want deeper conversations or more meaningful friendships • You enjoy personal growth/self-help, psychology, communication skills, or relationship science • Some content draws upon Biblical wisdom/Jesus Suggested age: 20s-30s "The experiences that make us feel the most alone, and even isolated, are often the most universal experiences." -Brené Brown ~Loose Plan~ Intro ⁘ 5m Faces Icebreaker ⁘ 5m Hear course introduction ⁘ 5m "TBD" game ⁘ 5m Hear Main Talk ⁘ 15m Q+A ⁘ 10m Small Group discussion ⁘ 10m Journaling (optional) ⁘ 5m Small Group sharing ⁘ 20m Social hour/feedback ⁘ 5m - end Getting there, parking, etc - Metro: Get off at East falls church on orange + 14m walk - Car: surrounding lot. Eden center preferred. My bio for anyone curious - Michael Lin, PhD, MS 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. Instagram: @thesocialcircle.dmv @michaelrlin YouTube: Complex Objects https://www.youtube.com/@complexobjects

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