Summary of What I've Learned from 5000 Uber Rides | Gary Wang | TEDxWUSTL

00:00:00 - 00:05:00

In the video, Gary Wang discusses his experiences driving for Uber and how they have taught him the importance of curiosity and conversation. He argues that by engaging with the people we meet in our lives, we have the opportunity to learn more about them and the world around us.

• 00:00:00 Gary Wang describes his experience driving for Uber over the past four years, and how he has learned to see the conversations he has on rides as a chance to learn more about the people he is interacting with. He discusses the differences between conversations that are meant to achieve a specific goal, and those that are simply meant to be enjoyed for their own sake. He concludes by talking about the impact this has had on his writing and communication skills, and how he has begun to see the world in a different way.
• 00:05:00 Gary Wang discusses the importance of curiosity and how it can help us in our lives. He shares an experience where he met a driver who became a life mentor to him.