Humans of New York has touched millions of readers over the years and turned into one of the best places on the internet.

HONY creator Brandon Stanton sat down for an hour-long interview with The Profile, in which he explains how he develops intimacy with strangers, why his conversations are so transformative, and why it's natural for us to empathize with other people's pain.

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