In Game & Talk clubs, it's not just about the game (although we certainly play games), it's about the talking that comes about through the game. And the communication skill and conversation hacks we build up along the way. Also, it's super fun and you might hurt yourself laughing.

How do you turn “What do you do?” into a conversation you don’t want to end? And can getting to know someone deeply feel as easy as playing a game? Join Kuan, a voice actor, designer and super fun guy, for an evening of games and conversation exploring how to move from small talk to deeper connection. We’ll play Taboo, where you help others guess a word without using the most obvious clues, and Talking Point, where question cards open the door to stories, opinions and unexpected discoveries. Expect creative explanations, hilarious guesses and moments when a playful question suddenly gives everyone something meaningful to say.

Along the way, we’ll explore the art and science of communication: listening for what matters, asking follow-up questions, expressing yourself creatively and recognising when there’s an invitation to go deeper. Through playing, talking and trying out conversation tips, you’ll discover how surprisingly natural a thoughtful conversation can become when curiosity takes the lead. No gaming experience, perfect English or outgoing personality is required, and you choose how much you share. Whether you love meeting people or sometimes struggle to get past the first few questions, come practise valuable communication skills, make discoveries about each other and laugh the evening away.

在本次活动里，重点不只是游戏（当然我们肯定会玩游戏），更重要的是游戏带来的聊天，还有我们在这个过程中练起来的沟通技巧和聊天小妙招。而且，真的超级好玩，你可能会笑到肚子疼。

怎么把一句“你是做什么的”变成一场你不想结束的对话？深入了解一个人，能不能像玩游戏一样轻松？跟着 Kuan 来一个游戏加聊天的晚上吧。他是配音演员、设计师，也是个特别好玩的人。这次我们探索怎么从闲聊走到更深的连接。我们会玩 Taboo，你要帮别人猜一个词，但不能用最明显的线索；还会玩 Talking Point，问题卡会打开故事、观点和意外发现的大门。会有很有创意的解释、离谱的猜测，也会有那种一个好玩的问题突然让每个人都有话想说的时刻。

过程中，我们会探索沟通的艺术和科学：听出什么才是重要的、问出好的追问、有创意地表达自己，还有认出什么时候对方是在邀请你聊得更深。通过玩、聊和试一些聊天小技巧，你会发现，当好奇心带着走的时候，一场有想法的对话可以变得意外地自然。不需要任何游戏经验、完美的英语或者外向的性格，你想分享多少也由你决定。不管你是喜欢认识人，还是有时候卡在前几个问题就聊不下去了，都来练练有用的沟通技巧，互相发现点什么，然后笑着过完这个晚上。

The Psychology Of Loneliness

孤独心理学

Hosted by Leon (Psychologist)

November 12th

19:00-21:00

HQ - Big room (10 people)

IL: 2

Tag: Psychology

Leon, your host for today, is a psychologist, and in his famous "Psychology Of" clubs, we break down different parts of the human condition and discuss the psychology behind them in ways that simplify the complex and allow us to go deeply into why we are the way we are. This time, we'll look at the all too familiar feeling of loneliness.

Why do we feel lonely? Have you ever thought about that question? Why does this feeling of loneliness manifest itself? What happens to our brains? What happens to a person psychologically when they're in complete solitude and isolation? What does psychological research tell us about how we actually deal with loneliness? Does it affect all of us in the same way?

Let's look at it from a scientific and psychological point of view. Let's explore and discuss the journey our brains and emotions take when faced with the prospect of loneliness. Let's explore the triggers and the defence mechanisms involved. Let's have a fascinating conversation about the psychology of loneliness!

今天的主持人 Leon 是一位心理学家。在他很出名的“心理学”系列活动里，我们会拆解人类状态的不同部分，用把复杂变简单的方式聊它们背后的心理，也让我们能深入去想我们为什么会是现在这样。这一次，我们来看一个太熟悉的感觉：孤独。

我们为什么会感到孤独？你有没有想过这个问题？这种孤独感为什么会冒出来？我们的大脑里发生了什么？当一个人完全独处、与世隔绝的时候，心理上会发生什么？心理学研究告诉我们，我们实际上是怎么应对孤独的？它对我们每个人的影响都一样吗？

我们从科学和心理学的角度来看看。我们来探索和讨论，当面对孤独这件事时，我们的大脑和情绪会走一段什么样的路。我们来聊聊里面的触发点和防御机制。来一场关于孤独心理学的有意思的聊天吧！