In this episode of ReThinking, Adam Grant interviews comedian Sarah Silverman, exploring her boldness, compassion, and unique approach to dealing with negativity. Silverman shares anecdotes from her childhood and career, revealing how she learned to confront and defuse aggression with kindness and humor. They discuss her experiences engaging with internet trolls, turning negative encounters into opportunities for connection, and her philosophy of using "pro-social jujitsu" to change negative energy. The conversation also touches on Silverman's upcoming tour, "Postmortem," which humorously addresses themes of death and loss, and her perspective on the future of comedy.
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