We Need to Talk
Hidden Brain 
About this episode
<p>Just because we’ve been doing something for a long time doesn’t mean we’re doing it right. One part of our lives where this may be particularly true is when we're talking with others. This week, we bring you the first of a two-part look at what makes someone skilled at socializing. Behavioral scientist <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=684820">Alison Wood Brooks</a> explains why conversations are much more complex than most of us realize — and how to engage in a more meaningful back-and-forth with another person.</p><p><i>For more of our work on the art of conversation, check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes: </i></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/why-conversations-go-wrong/"><i>Why Conversations Go Wrong</i></a></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/relationships-2-0-how-to-keep-conflict-from-spiraling/"><i>Relationships 2.0: How to Keep Conflict from Spiraling</i></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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