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The Laws of Connection
David Robson
其他書名
The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network
出版
Simon and Schuster
, 2024-06-04
主題
Psychology / Interpersonal Relations
Science / Life Sciences / Neuroscience
Philosophy / Social
ISBN
1639366490
9781639366491
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=BRndEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
This groundbreaking study reveals how social connections are far more important than we thought, showing us the steps we can take to build better relationships and improve our lives.
Social connection is as essential for our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular exercise. It reduces our risk of stroke, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. It enhances our creativity and adds years to our life span. Yet many of us struggle to form strong and meaningful bonds—and the problem lies not with our personalities but with a series of cognitive biases that stop us from fulfilling our social potential.
In
The Laws of Connection
, award-winning science writer David Robson describes the psychological barriers that lead us to keep others at a distance and offers evidence-based strategies to overcome them.
Drawing on philosophy, neuroscience, and cutting-edge psychology, Robson introduces readers to new concepts such as the liking gap, the novelty penalty, the fast-friendship procedure, the beautiful mess effect, and the Japanese art of
amae
. Whether we are shy or confident, introvert or extrovert, we can all build deeper relationships.
The Laws of Connection
shows us how.