“If you don't listen deeply, the connection won't take place.... [You have to be] willing to be changed by the person you're listening to, where you're not just waiting for a pause so you can say your thing, but you're actually letting them have an effect on you if they can.”
Quote by Alan Alda
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Alan Alda
Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936) is an acclaimed American actor, director, screenwriter, and author. He is best known for his iconic role as Captain Hawkeye Pierce in the classic television series M*A*S*H, which earned him multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards. With a career spanning decades, Alda has worked in film, television, and theater, and is also respected for his contributions to science communication. He co-founded the Center for Communication Science and has hosted the PBS series Scientific American Frontiers, advocating for better communication between scientists and the public. more
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