Why We Click

The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony

De: Kate Murphy

Narrado por: Kate Murphy

Why do you immediately click with some people while others just as inexplicably turn you off? Do people emit vibes? Is it possible to read a room? Are bad habits contagious?

Kate Murphy, author of the international bestseller You’re Not Listening, answers these and other fascinating questions in Why We Click, the first book that explores the emerging science and outsize impact of interpersonal synchrony, the most consequential social dynamic most people have never heard of. Interpersonal synchrony is the seemingly magical, yet now scientifically documented, tendency of human beings to fall into rhythm and find resonance with one another.

Not only do we subconsciously match one another’s movements, postures, facial expressions, and gestures; recent breakthroughs in technology have revealed we also sync up our heart rates, blood pressure, brainwaves, pupil dilation, and hormonal activity. The result is that emotions, moods, attitudes, and subsequent behaviors can be as infectious as any disease, and can have just as profound an impact on our health and well-being.

Interweaving science, philosophy, literature, history, business management theory, pop-culture, and plenty of relatable, real world examples, Why We Click explains why being “in sync,” “in tune,” “in step,” and “on the same wavelength” are more than just turns of phrase. From the bedroom to the boardroom and beyond, Murphy reveals with characteristic curiosity, concision, and wit how our instinct to sync with others drives much of our behavior and how our deepest desires—to be known, admired, loved, and connected—are so often thwarted in modern life.

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<p>"In a world where loneliness is skyrocketing and connection feels harder than ever, Murphy's book is a must-have resource. <i>Why We Click</i> is a fascinating, science-backed reminder that the joy we seek so often begins in rhythm with the people around us." <br><b> —Laurie Santos, Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and host of<i> The Happiness Lab</i> podcast</b><br><br><i>"Why We Click</i> is a searching and fascinating exploration of the up-and-coming science of human connection. Kate Murphy describes, in lucid terms, not only the foundation of the seemingly effortless link between people, but also the devastating consequences of its absence — all too relevant in a world where digital virtualities are draining real-life interaction from our lives."<br><b> —Thomas Lewis, psychiatrist, adjunct professor at UCSF and author of <i>A General Theory of Love</i></b><br><br>"From start to finish, <i>Why We Click</i> dives deep into how we relate, communicate, and sync our behavior in fascinating and perplexing ways. It’s a captivating journey through the science behind the powerful, yet invisible forces that synchronize human behavior."<br><b>—</b><b>Danny Meyer, author of <i>Setting the Table</i></b></p>