Talking Heads av Shane O'Mara

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<p><b>From neurons to nations, <i>Talking Heads </i>is a stunning survey of the science of human connection and communication.</b><br><br><b>''Delightfully well-written''</b><i>IRISH TIMES</i><br><b>''Intriguing ... Makes for an enjoyable read'' </b><i>NEW SCIENTIST</i><br><b>''Full of good stories'' </b><i>TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT</i><br><br>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 conversations and uncover their extraordinary impact.<br><br>In this groundbreaking book, the first of its kind written by a leading neuroscientist, Professor Shane O¿Mara expertly reveals how talking affects all our lives. What does it mean that we mostly think, and speak, in five-minute bubbles around the present moment? Is the fact that we instinctively trust what others say empowering or a hindrance? And how do our