"In a world where loneliness is skyrocketing and connection feels harder than ever, Murphy''s book is a must-have resource. Why We Click is a fascinating, science-backed reminder that the joy we seek so often begins in rhythm with the people around us." --Laurie Santos, professor of psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast "Why We Click 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." --Thomas Lewis, psychiatrist, adjunct professor at UCSF and author of A General Theory of Love "From start to finish, Why We Click 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." --Danny Meyer, Shake Shack founder, executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group and author of Setting the Table "As journalist Murphy ( You''re Not Listening , 2020) explains in this absorbing book, interpersonal synchrony is the tendency people have to fall into rhythm with each other.Murphy proves that, as infectious as a disease, and just as crucial to our health, this human superpower cannot be underestimated.
" --Booklist "Why We Click is popular science at its best. Kate Murphy takes a universal yet mysterious experience--our sense of connection with others--and reveals the surprising science that explains it. Through vivid stories and carefully-conducted research, Murphy transforms an experience that once felt mysterious and magical into something that is perfectly understandable. You''ll end this book feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social perplexing ways. It''s a captivating journey through the science behind the powerful, yet invisible forces that synchronize human behavior." --Danny Meyer, Shake Shack founder, executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group and author of Setting the Table "As journalist Murphy ( You''re Not Listening , 2020) explains in this absorbing book, interpersonal synchrony is the tendency people have to fall into rhythm with each other.Murphy proves that, as infectious as a disease, and just as crucial to our health, this human superpower cannot be underestimated.
" --Booklist "Why We Click is popular science at its best. Kate Murphy takes a universal yet mysterious experience--our sense of connection with others--and reveals the surprising science that explains it. Through vivid stories and carefully-conducted research, Murphy transforms an experience that once felt mysterious and magical into something that is perfectly understandable. You''ll end this book feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social ook feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social perplexing ways. It''s a captivating journey through the science behind the powerful, yet invisible forces that synchronize human behavior." --Danny Meyer, Shake Shack founder, executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group and author of Setting the Table "As journalist Murphy ( You''re Not Listening , 2020) explains in this absorbing book, interpersonal synchrony is the tendency people have to fall into rhythm with each other.
Murphy proves that, as infectious as a disease, and just as crucial to our health, this human superpower cannot be underestimated." --Booklist "Why We Click is popular science at its best. Kate Murphy takes a universal yet mysterious experience--our sense of connection with others--and reveals the surprising science that explains it. Through vivid stories and carefully-conducted research, Murphy transforms an experience that once felt mysterious and magical into something that is perfectly understandable. You''ll end this book feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social perplexing ways. It''s a captivating journey through the science behind the powerful, yet invisible forces that synchronize human behavior." --Danny Meyer, Shake Shack founder, executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group and author of Setting the Table "As journalist Murphy ( You''re Not Listening , 2020) explains in this absorbing book, interpersonal synchrony is the tendency people have to fall into rhythm with each other.
Murphy proves that, as infectious as a disease, and just as crucial to our health, this human superpower cannot be underestimated." --Booklist "Why We Click is popular science at its best. Kate Murphy takes a universal yet mysterious experience--our sense of connection with others--and reveals the surprising science that explains it. Through vivid stories and carefully-conducted research, Murphy transforms an experience that once felt mysterious and magical into something that is perfectly understandable. You''ll end this book feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social ook feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social ook feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social perplexing ways.
It''s a captivating journey through the science behind the powerful, yet invisible forces that synchronize human behavior." --Danny Meyer, Shake Shack founder, executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group and author of Setting the Table "As journalist Murphy ( You''re Not Listening , 2020) explains in this absorbing book, interpersonal synchrony is the tendency people have to fall into rhythm with each other.Murphy proves that, as infectious as a disease, and just as crucial to our health, this human superpower cannot be underestimated." --Booklist "Why We Click is popular science at its best. Kate Murphy takes a universal yet mysterious experience--our sense of connection with others--and reveals the surprising science that explains it. Through vivid stories and carefully-conducted research, Murphy transforms an experience that once felt mysterious and magical into something that is perfectly understandable. You''ll end this book feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social ook feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through.
It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social takes a universal yet mysterious experience--our sense of connection with others--and reveals the surprising science that explains it. Through vivid stories and carefully-conducted research, Murphy transforms an experience that once felt mysterious and magical into something that is perfectly understandable. You''ll end this book feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!" --Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social ook feeling like you''ve gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It''s engaging, insightf.