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·August 3, 2024·5 min read

Brain Sync: How Words and Context Shape Our Conversations

Researchers have discovered that brain-to-brain coupling during conversation is significantly influenced by the context in which words are used, not just by linguistic information alone. Using high-resolution electrocorticography and GPT-2 language models, they found that specific brain activity in both speakers and listeners is driven by the context-specific meaning of words.

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·October 2, 2023·6 min read

MDMA Makes People Feel More Connected During Conversations

Researchers shed light on MDMA's potential to foster feelings of connection in controlled environments. Their study reveals that individuals on MDMA or methamphetamine felt more connected during conversations compared to those on a placebo.

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·January 5, 2022·5 min read

Study Reveals Brain Networks Enabling Human Conversation

Researchers have identified a specific brain network that becomes active as we plan our replies within a conversation.

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·October 1, 2021·4 min read

Getting Beyond Small Talk: People Enjoy Deep Conversations With Strangers

People overestimate feelings of awkwardness when talking to strangers and underestimate the enjoyment of deep, meaningful conversations with those we have just met.

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·September 10, 2021·3 min read

Making And Breaking Eye Contact Makes Conversation More Engaging

Study reveals a correlation between instances of eye contact and higher levels of engagement during conversations.

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·June 6, 2021·4 min read

Training the Brain to Recognize Voices

Due to social restrictions following the COVID lockdowns, people may need to brush up on their social skills of concentrating on conversations. A new study reveals people can train themselves to do this on their own.

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·March 2, 2021·4 min read

Only 2% of Conversations End When We Want Them To

Whether a conversation seems to last forever or is cut prematurely short, researchers say it is incredibly common to experience conversational disappointment.