Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds

From neurons to nations, Talking Heads is a stunning survey of the science of human connection and communication.

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Talking to each other is a primal behaviour. It’s a key part of what makes us human. Yet the science of human connection has largely remained a mystery. Only recently have scientific advances allowed us to peer into the purpose of conver...