# Intimacy Is a Platform for Success by Bryant McGill > “Intimacy is a platform for every kind of success. A deep, open connection with a partner nourishes confidence, creativity, and resilience. Among many social species, trusted bonds built through close contact provide security that lets individuals venture out boldly.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Escaping the Artificial Theme Ride and Connecting With What Is Real - Livestream (Oct 2015)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Escaping the Artificial Theme Ride and Connecting With What Is Real - Livestream|Escaping the Artificial Theme Ride and Connecting With What Is Real - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2015-10-13). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/Humans and AIs as Entangled Learning Systems|Humans and AIs as Entangled Learning Systems]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Escaping the Artificial Theme Ride and Connecting With What Is Real - Livestream|Escaping the Artificial Theme Ride and Connecting With What Is Real - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Intimacy|Intimacy]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Intimacy is a platform for every kind of success. A deep, open connection with a partner nourishes confidence, creativity, and resilience. Among many social species, trusted bonds built through close contact provide security that lets individuals venture out boldly.” — Bryant McGill, Escaping the Artificial Theme Ride and Connecting With What Is Real - Livestream (Oct 2015) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-intimacy-platform-success ```