Award-winning science journalist David Robson joins us to reveal why social connection matters even more than we thought, and how we can build better relationships to improve our lives.

Social connection is as essential for our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular exercise. Scientific research has proven that social connection can not only enhance mental focus, memory and problem-solving abilities, but also reduce our risk of stroke, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Greater connection can also fuel creativity and enhance our work productivity, adding years to our life span.

And yet, many of us struggle to form strong and meaningful bonds. But the problem lies not with our personalities, but with a series of cognitive biases that stop us from fulfilling our social potential. Drawing on philosophy, neuroscience and cutting-edge philosophy, science journalist and author of The Expectation Effect David Robson will reveal the psychological barriers that lead us to keep others at a distance and offer evidence-based techniques to overcome them.

From making friends to recognising ‘frenemies’, from creating instant rapport to deepening meaningful and lasting relationships, David will show how we can all benefit from the laws of connection.

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