Why we click : the emerging science of interpersonal synchrony / Kate Murphy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murphy, Kate (Journalist), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interpersonal relations.

Genre:

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

viii, 308 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Celadon Books, 2026.

Summary:

"Why do you immediately click with some people while others just as inexplicably turn you off? Do people emit vibes? Is it possible to read a room? Are bad habits contagious? Kate Murphy, author of the international bestseller You're Not Listening, answers these and other fascinating questions in Why We Click, the first book that explores the emerging science and outsized impact of interpersonal synchrony, the most consequential social dynamic most people have never heard of. Interpersonal synchrony is the seemingly magical, yet now scientifically documented, tendency of human beings to fall into rhythm and find resonance with one another. Not only do we subconsciously match one another's movements, postures, facial expressions, and gestures, recent breakthroughs in technology have revealed we also sync our heart rates, blood pressure, brain waves, pupil dilation, and hormonal activity. The result is that emotions, moods, attitudes, and subsequent behaviors can be as infectious as any disease and can have just as profound an impact on our health and well-being. Interweaving science, philosophy, literature, history, business management theory, pop culture, and plenty of relatable real-world examples, Why We Click explains why being 'in sync,' 'in tune,' 'in step,' and 'on the same wavelength' are more than just turns of phrase. From the bedroom to the boardroom and beyond, Murphy reveals with characteristic curiosity, concision, and with how our instinct to vibe with others drives much of our behavior and how our deepest desires--to be known, admired, loved, and connected--are so often thwarted in modern life." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

That syncing feeling : a tale of two neighbors

Love at first sync : the hidden dynamics of attraction

Bad apples : when syncing spoils the barrel

Rockettes and military cadets : synchronized activity and the science of getting over yourself

Synchrony and social contagion : how emotions, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors are "catching"

Interoception : your body's syncing sense

Don't over-sync it : how to resist getting sucked into someone else's emotional vortex

Don't sync so close to me : the spatial dimension of social influence

Emotional aperture and eye fucking : macro- and micro-level syncing

I was just thinking about you : synchrony and synchronicity

Environmental and interspecies synchrony : when your plants and your pets know how you feel

Synching with Shakespeare : connecting with characters and creators

Synchrony and flow : what fighter pilots, race car drivers, and gamers have in common

Stealing your sync : lost connections in modern life.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-294) and index.

ISBN:

9781250352453

1250352452

OCLC:

1513895508