In this episode of "What Now?", Trevor Noah interviews psychotherapist and author Esther Perel, shifting the focus from her professional work to her personal life and experiences. They discuss cultural differences in relationships, particularly contrasting American pragmatism with European romanticism, and explore the impact of technology on human connection, emphasizing the importance of friction and uncertainty in fostering meaningful relationships. Perel shares anecdotes from her upbringing as a child of Holocaust survivors, her hitchhiking journey across America, and her work on minority-minority relations, reflecting on the balance between tradition and innovation, and the need for both individual freedom and communal belonging in a rapidly changing world. The conversation touches on the erosion of purpose in modern society and the value of creating new memories and connections to heal societal wounds.
