Why We Are Wired to Connect
Scientific American
Format:
Magazine Article
Publication Date:
2013/10/22/
Sources ID:
39681
Collection:
Theory of Mind
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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When we experience social pain — a snub, a cruel word — the feeling is as real as physical pain. That finding is among those in a new book, Social, and it is part of scientist Matthew Lieberman’s case that our need to connect is as fundamental as our need for food and water. He answered questions from Mind Matters editor Gareth Cook.