Social connections are one of the keys to a happy and healthy life, yet few of us learn how to build them.

If we’re lucky, we have family and friends who model them. But even then, our biology equips us with cognitive biases that can get in the way.

Fortunately, award-winning science writer David Robson has studied the research. He shares what he’s learned in his latest book, The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network.

In this conversation, he talks about the biases we hold and how we can overcome them. It’s a terrific resource for rethinking your approach to social connection.

Episode Links

How Learning about the Science of Shyness Helped Me

The Big Idea: Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Being a Mess

Interview with Marissa King on Social Networks and Social Chemistry

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