Vanessa has had a lot of really positive interactions with strangers. However there are moments when strangers, for whatever reason, trigger her defense mechanisms. What should she do in those moments? She doesn't want to be naive - there are people out there who can hurt you or take advantage of you. But also, she knows it's important to be kind whenever possible.With help from Thelma and Louise and an episode of Radiolab, Vanessa and Casper discuss whether we should assume good intentions in strangers.--We are so grateful to our supporters on Patreon who make this show possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.