Kate Murphy

Broschiertes Buch

Why We Click

The Hidden Dynamics of Connection: 'The New Science of Interpersonal Synchrony'

Beschreibung

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF YOU'RE NOT LISTENING Why do you immediately click with some people while others inexplicably turn you off? Do people emit vibes - good or bad? Is it possible to read a room? Are bad habits contagious? The hidden science of why people click, and how this powerful phenomenon shapes our lives. In Why We Click, bestselling author Kate Murphy explores the science behind the seemingly magical yet science-backed phenomenon that makes us fall into rhythm and find resonance with one another. Murphy reveals how and why we match one another's movements, posture and gestures, and sync up our heart rates, blood pressure, pupil dilation, brainwaves and hormonal activity. This powerful tool shows that emotions, moods and behaviours are all infectious and can profoundly impact our health and wellbeing - for good or bad. In this enthralling book, discover the superpower of "interpersonal synchrony" and its extraordinary benefits so you can learn how to detect and encourage this phenomenon when beneficial, and "desynchronise" from others when it is not.

Autor

Kate Murphy is a journalist and science communicator. She is the author of the international bestseller, You're Not Listening, and her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist and more. Kate is known for her fresh and accessible way of explaining complex subjects, particularly the science behind human interactions, helping readers understand why people behave the way they do. She lives in Houston, Texas.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Januar 2026
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 153mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 350g
• ISBN-13: 9780241744253
• ISBN-10: 0241744253
• Artikelnr.: 75935310

Rezensionen

"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'sa 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