Over many years of elementary school, high school, and even college and graduate school, we’re never explicitly taught to think outside the brain; we’re not shown how to employ our bodies and spaces and relationships in the service of intelligent thought. Yet this instruction is available if we know where to look; our teachers are … Continue reading The Extended Mind: the Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul (2021)
Gurteen Knowledge Blog December 28, 2023, 15:21Our conversations involve more than meets the eye. Underneath the surface lies a complex biochemical signaling system, where hormones like oxytocin and cortisol shape how we communicate. I’ve long been fascinated by the science behind interpersonal communication, and I have put together an introduction to how chemical messengers like hormones … Continue reading The Biochemistry of Conversation Hormones and possibly pheromones influence our social interactions
Gurteen Knowledge Blog January 28, 2024, 20:08I was curious about how oxytocin affects conversations, so I asked ChatGPT about it. The AI explained that, among other effects, oxytocin helps us pay closer attention to body language and facial cues. Little insights like this demonstrate how helpful AI assistants can be. I asked ChatGPT for references since … Continue reading Insights From Chatbots Oxytocin helps us pay closer attention to body language and facial cues
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Interbrain Synchrony When neural activities align between people during social interactions Introduction: the Neuroscience of Conversation Conversations trigger changes in the brain Levels of Conversation ** Four levels … Continue reading The Village Effect: How Face-to-face Contact Can Make Us Healthier, Happier, and Smarter by Susan Pinker
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Interbrain Synchrony When neural activities align between people during social interactions Introduction: the Neuroscience of Conversation Conversations trigger changes in the brain Levels of Conversation ** Four levels … Continue reading Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew D. Lieberman
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Interbrain Synchrony When neural activities align between people during social interactions Introduction: the Neuroscience of Conversation Conversations trigger changes in the brain Levels of Conversation ** Four levels … Continue reading Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results by Judith E. Glaser
The Cognitive Benefits of Doodling ** The Neuroscience of Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Detailed ResourcesHarvard Business Review: The Neurochemistry of Positive Conversations by Judith E. Glaser and Richard D. Glaser (2014) Continue reading Introduction: the Neuroscience of Conversation Conversations trigger changes in the brain
Introduction: the Neuroscience of Conversation Conversational Chemistry Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Conversation is not just an interactive communication between two or more people, it causes a change of emotions by inducing the brain to secrete a variety of hormones and it triggers the firing of mirror neurons that influence empathy. In short, … Continue reading The Neuroscience of Conversation Conversations trigger changes in the brain
The Neuroscience of Conversation The Nature of Consciousness Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Hormones and possibly pheromones greatly influence our social interactions and conversational dynamics. The role of these chemical messengers is often overlooked, leading to miscommunications and strained relationships. Understanding the effects of these chemicals can help improve communication and interpersonal connections. … Continue reading Conversational Chemistry The role of chemical messengers in communication
Conversational Chemistry The Relationship Between Consciousness and Intelligence ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Human consciousness has long puzzled philosophers and scientists. The hard problem of consciousness grapples with explaining how subjective experiences arise from physical brain processes. Various approaches offer different perspectives, but a comprehensive solution remains elusive. The Meaning of the … Continue reading The Nature of Consciousness The mystery of the mind
Beyond the Brain Interbrain Synchrony Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Mirror neurons, discovered in the 1990s, reveal the brain’s role in social interactions. These neurons help us understand and mimic actions, emotions, and language. Researching mirror neurons can enhance learning methods and improve social connections. Mirror neurons are a significant discovery in neuroscience, … Continue reading Mirror Neurons The key to social cognition
Communication involves both speaking and listening. Traditional research has studied these processes separately within individual brains. This study examines brain activity in speakers and listeners during natural conversation, revealing coupled neural responses that correlate with effective communication. Abstract Verbal communication is a joint activity; however, speech production and comprehension have primarily been analyzed as independent … Continue reading Speaker-listener Neural Coupling Underlies Successful Communication Greg J. Stephens, Lauren J. Silbert, and Uri Hasson (2010)
Mirror Neurons Mirror Neurons and Interbrain Synchrony Enhancing Conversation ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Interbrain synchrony occurs when neural activities align between people during social interactions. Understanding this phenomenon can improve communication, teamwork, and learning. Research in this field provides insights into effective social connections and may lead to advancements in education, … Continue reading Interbrain Synchrony When neural activities align between people during social interactions
Interbrain Synchrony The Science and Benefits of Walking ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Mirror neurons and interbrain synchrony are essential for social interactions. Misalignments can cause communication challenges. Understanding these neural mechanisms can enhance empathy, coordination, and cooperation in conversations. Mirror neurons are a groundbreaking neuroscience discovery that play a crucial role … Continue reading Mirror Neurons and Interbrain Synchrony Enhancing Conversation ** Neuroscience
Meetings and Conversations Serve Two Purposes Orality ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The Italian island of Sardinia has more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America. Why? According to longevity researcher, Susan Pinker, it’s not a sunny disposition or a low-fat, gluten-free … Continue reading Why Face-to-face Interaction Matters ** Our social life is essential to our wellbeing and health
The Science and Benefits of Walking ** Introduction: the Neuroscience of Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Recent research in neuroscience shows that doodling can help people stay focused, grasp new concepts, and retain information. Doodling, often considered a simple form of drawing, brings a host of benefits that positively impact mental and … Continue reading The Cognitive Benefits of Doodling ** Doodling can help you stay focused, grasp new concepts and retain information
