Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew D. Lieberman

First published January 1, 2013

Social is a captivating look between the correlations made in the brain with social cognition, dubbed social cognitive neuroscience. It argues that our need to reach out to and connect with others is a primary driver behind our behavior. There are some sections where the author delved a little too deeply into the mechanics of the brain. Some readers may relish that some won’t.

Important Takeaways :
1. Social pain comes from the same part of the brain as physical pain.
2. Our default network is all about connecting socially. It is our brain’s preferred state of being.

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