Mathew D. Lieberman was trained at Harvard University and is a professor in the Departments of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the founding editor of the journal "Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience." In 2007, the American Psychological Association awarded him the Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology, an award given to one social psychologist every two years. He is one of the foremost authorities in the world on the study of Social Neuroscience."
We are an intensely social species. Everyone knows that. But, from
that basic truth, Matthew Lieberman mines a mother lode of insights
that are both unexpected and genuinely worth using to better our
lives. -Robert B. Cialdini, author of "Influence" "Absolutely
fascinating necessary, even." "-Brain Pickings"
Compelling evidence is emerging that shows that, more than money or
other extrinsic incentives, the human brain gets a hefty reward by
forging connections with others. That evidence, much of it
uncovered by Lieberman, a pioneer of social cognitive neuroscience,
is presented in a collegial manner in this often-surprising account
With the details from study after study, many of them based on
imaging scans that examine activity in certain parts of the brain,
Lieberman s book is perfect for Malcolm Gladwell fans who want to
delve much deeper into the biology behind our social abilities. The
investigations reveal the impressive social abilities we hold,
often unappreciated but noticeable when lacking in others, and so
ingrained they may influence our very sense of self. " Booklist" "
Social "reveals that our brains are made for connecting, not only
for thinking. Matt Lieberman, a pioneering expert in social
neuroscience, explains why fairness tastes like chocolate, why
heartache can hurt more than a headache, and how we can use this
knowledge to improve our lives at home, school, and work. -Adam
Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of "Give and
Take
"
""Social" is the book I've been waiting for: a brilliant and
beautiful exploration of how and why we are wired together, by one
of the field's most prescient pioneers." -Daniel Gilbert,
professor, Harvard University, bestselling author of "Stumbling On
Happiness
"
" Social "is as full of surprising twists and insights as a Dan
Brown novel (and as fun to read, too). "Social"unmasks the secret
to our success as a species - our fundamentally social nature - and
explains the origins, brain bases, and everyday applicability of
our social superpowers. -Kevin Ochsner, professor, Columbia
University
"One of the most compelling and engaging books about how human
beings really work that I've ever read. It literally changed how I
see the world." -David Rock, director, NeuroLeadership Institute,
author of "Your Brain at Work"
At last, a book that really does put the social into social
neuroscience, and, more importantly, does it in a way that layman
and scientist alike can read with pleasure. -Robin Dunbar,
Professor, University of Oxford
"Vivid stories and cutting-edge neuroscience come together to
explain just how connected we really are. Lieberman's prose is
fluid, and his ideas fascinating, making "Social" a must-read
pleasure for anyone who cares about the human condition and the
science that reveals us as social beings." Susan Fiske, Professor,
Princeton University
This fascinating, beautifully written book brings the exciting
research on our social nature and the brain to life Shelley Taylor,
distinguished professor, UCLA, author of "The Tending Instinct
"
"Humans are exquisitely social. This is a beautifully written and
compelling account of how and why this is the case, written by one
of the world s leading authorities on the social brain. Matthew
Lieberman covers multiple areas of cutting edge research, including
studies of primate social groups, the psychology of human love and
friendship, and the brain basis of empathy and altruism. This
captivating book will enthrall a very wide audience, from the
general reader who has no previous knowledge of the brain to
students and academics in the field of cognitive neuroscience and
social psychology." -Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Professor, University
College of London
"A highly engaging read from one of the pioneers of the emerging
field of social cognitive neuroscience. By reviewing what has
recently been discovered about unique human talents, such as
self-control, mindreading, empathy, Lieberman presents a compelling
case that the human brain is wired to be social. Highly recommended
for its accessible introduction to social neuroscience as well as
its practical lessons for living more satisfying lives." -Todd
Heatherton, Lincoln Filene Professor, Dartmouth College
"In this engaging book, Mathew Lieberman, one of the leaders and
pioneers in social neuroscience, shows how and why our brains are
wired to connect, how that influences what we think, feel, and do,
and makes it clear why it matters." -Walter Mischel, Niven
Professor of Humane Letters in Psychology, Columbia University
"The scientific field that became cognitive neuroscience began in
the 19th century, strangely enough, with discoveries on the human
brain's language processing. Not long after, however, the isolated
case of Phineas Gage tumbled onto the scene and announced, more
than a century in advance, what would become social neuroscience.
In Social, Matthew Lieberman, one of the leaders of this
now-established effort, provides a thoughtful and lively review of
recent findings and of the implications for this important area of
inquiry."-Antonio Damasio, USC professor and author of "Descartes
Error" and "Self Comes to Mind"
"
"We are an intensely social species. Everyone knows that. But, from
that basic truth, Matthew Lieberman mines a mother lode of insights
that are both unexpected and genuinely worth using to better our
lives." -Robert B. Cialdini, author of "Influence" "Absolutely
fascinating -- necessary, even." "-Brain Pickings"
"Compelling evidence is emerging that shows that, more than money
or other extrinsic incentives, the human brain gets a hefty reward
by forging connections with others. That evidence, much of it
uncovered by Lieberman, a pioneer of social cognitive neuroscience,
is presented in a collegial manner in this often-surprising
account... With the details from study after study, many of them
based on imaging scans that examine activity in certain parts of
the brain, Lieberman's book is perfect for Malcolm Gladwell fans
who want to delve much deeper into the biology behind our social
abilities. The investigations reveal the impressive social
abilities we hold, often unappreciated but noticeable when lacking
in others, and so ingrained they may influence our very sense of
self." "-Booklist" ""Social "reveals that our brains are made for
connecting, not only for thinking. Matt Lieberman, a pioneering
expert in social neuroscience, explains why fairness tastes like
chocolate, why heartache can hurt more than a headache, and how we
can use this knowledge to improve our lives at home, school, and
work." -Adam Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of
"Give and Take
"
""Social" is the book I've been waiting for: a brilliant and
beautiful exploration of how and why we are wired together, by one
of the field's most prescient pioneers." -Daniel Gilbert,
professor, Harvard University, bestselling author of "Stumbling On
Happiness
"
""Social "is as full of surprising twists and insights as a Dan
Brown novel (and as fun to read, too). "Social" unmasks the secret
to our success as a species - our fundamentally social nature - and
explains the origins, brain bases, and everyday applicability of
our social superpowers." -Kevin Ochsner, professor, Columbia
University
"One of the most compelling and engaging books about how human
beings really work that I've ever read. It literally changed how I
see the world." -David Rock, director, NeuroLeadership Institute,
author of "Your Brain at Work"
"At last, a book that really does put the social into social
neuroscience, and, more importantly, does it in a way that layman
and scientist alike can read with pleasure." -Robin Dunbar,
Professor, University of Oxford
"Vivid stories and cutting-edge neuroscience come together to
explain just how connected we really are. Lieberman's prose is
fluid, and his ideas fascinating, making "Social" a must-read
pleasure for anyone who cares about the human condition and the
science that reveals us as social beings." - Susan Fiske,
Professor, Princeton University
"This fascinating, beautifully written book brings the exciting
research on our social nature and the brain to life" - Shelley
Taylor, distinguished professor, UCLA, author of "The Tending
Instinct
"
"Humans are exquisitely social. This is a beautifully written and
compelling account of how and why this is the case, written by one
of the world's leading authorities on the social brain. Matthew
Lieberman covers multiple areas of cutting edge research, including
studies of primate social groups, the psychology of human love and
friendship, and the brain basis of empathy and altruism. This
captivating book will enthrall a very wide audience, from the
general reader who has no previous knowledge of the brain to
students and academics in the field of cognitive neuroscience and
social psychology." - Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Professor, University
College of London
"A highly engaging read from one of the pioneers of the emerging
field of social cognitive neuroscience. By reviewing what has
recently been discovered about unique human talents, such as
self-control, mindreading, empathy, Lieberman presents a compelling
case that the human brain is wired to be social. Highly recommended
for its accessible introduction to social neuroscience as well as
its practical lessons for living more satisfying lives." -Todd
Heatherton, Lincoln Filene Professor, Dartmouth College
"In this engaging book, Mathew Lieberman, one of the leaders and
pioneers in social neuroscience, shows how and why our brains are
wired to connect, how that influences what we think, feel, and do,
and makes it clear why it matters." -Walter Mischel, Niven
Professor of Humane Letters in Psychology, Columbia University
"The scientific field that became cognitive neuroscience began in
the 19th century, strangely enough, with discoveries on the human
brain's language processing. Not long after, however, the isolated
case of Phineas Gage tumbled onto the scene and announced, more
than a century in advance, what would become social neuroscience.
In "Social," Matthew Lieberman, one of the leaders of this
now-established effort, provides a thoughtful and lively review of
recent findings and of the implications for this important area of
inquiry." -Antonio Damasio, USC professor and author of "Descartes'
Error" and "Self Comes to Mind"
"Absolutely fascinating -- necessary, even." "-Brain Pickings"
"Compelling evidence is emerging that shows that, more than money
or other extrinsic incentives, the human brain gets a hefty reward
by forging connections with others. That evidence, much of it
uncovered by Lieberman, a pioneer of social cognitive neuroscience,
is presented in a collegial manner in this often-surprising
account... With the details from study after study, many of them
based on imaging scans that examine activity in certain parts of
the brain, Lieberman's book is perfect for Malcolm Gladwell fans
who want to delve much deeper into the biology behind our social
abilities. The investigations reveal the impressive social
abilities we hold, often unappreciated but noticeable when lacking
in others, and so ingrained they may influence our very sense of
self." "-Booklist" ""Social "reveals that our brains are made for
connecting, not only for thinking. Matt Lieberman, a pioneering
expert in social neuroscience, explains why fairness tastes like
chocolate, why heartache can hurt more than a headache, and how we
can use this knowledge to improve our lives at home, school, and
work." -Adam Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of
"Give and Take
"
""Social" is the book I've been waiting for: a brilliant and
beautiful exploration of how and why we are wired together, by one
of the field's most prescient pioneers." -Daniel Gilbert,
professor, Harvard University, bestselling author of "Stumbling On
Happiness
"
""Social "is as full of surprising twists and insights as a Dan
Brown novel (and as fun to read, too). "Social" unmasks the secret
to our success as a species - our fundamentally social nature - and
explains the origins, brain bases, and everyday applicability of
our social superpowers." -Kevin Ochsner, professor, Columbia
University
"One of the most compelling and engaging books about how human
beings really work that I've ever read. It literall
"Compelling evidence is emerging that shows that, more than money
or other extrinsic incentives, the human brain gets a hefty reward
by forging connections with others. That evidence, much of it
uncovered by Lieberman, a pioneer of social cognitive neuroscience,
is presented in a collegial manner in this often-surprising
account... With the details from study after study, many of them
based on imaging scans that examine activity in certain parts of
the brain, Lieberman's book is perfect for Malcolm Gladwell fans
who want to delve much deeper into the biology behind our social
abilities. The investigations reveal the impressive social
abilities we hold, often unappreciated but noticeable when lacking
in others, and so ingrained they may influence our very sense of
self." "-Booklist" ""Social "reveals that our brains are made for
connecting, not only for thinking. Matt Lieberman, a pioneering
expert in social neuroscience, explains why fairness tastes like
chocolate, why heartache can hurt more than a headache, and how we
can use this knowledge to improve our lives at home, school, and
work." -Adam Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of
"Give and Take
"
""Social" is the book I've been waiting for: a brilliant and
beautiful exploration of how and why we are wired together, by one
of the field's most prescient pioneers." -Daniel Gilbert,
professor, Harvard University, bestselling author of "Stumbling On
Happiness
"
""Social "is as full of surprising twists and insights as a Dan
Brown novel (and as fun to read, too). "Social" unmasks the secret
to our success as a species - our fundamentally social nature - and
explains the origins, brain bases, and everyday applicability of
our social superpowers." -Kevin Ochsner, professor, Columbia
University
"One of the most compelling and engaging books about how human
beings really work that I've ever read. It literally changed how I
see the world." -David Rock, director, NeuroLeadership
""Social "reveals that our brains are made for connecting, not only
for thinking. Matt Lieberman, a pioneering expert in social
neuroscience, explains why fairness tastes like chocolate, why
heartache can hurt more than a headache, and how we can use this
knowledge to improve our lives at home, school, and work." -Adam
Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of "Give and
Take
"
""Social" is the book I've been waiting for: a brilliant and
beautiful exploration of how and why we are wired together, by one
of the field's most prescient pioneers." -Daniel Gilbert,
professor, Harvard University, bestselling author of "Stumbling On
Happiness
"
""Social "is as full of surprising twists and insights as a Dan
Brown novel (and as fun to read, too). "Social" unmasks the secret
to our success as a species - our fundamentally social nature - and
explains the origins, brain bases, and everyday applicability of
our social superpowers." -Kevin Ochsner, professor, Columbia
University
"One of the most compelling and engaging books about how human
beings really work that I've ever read. It literally changed how I
see the world." -David Rock, director, NeuroLeadership Institute,
author of "Your Brain at Work"
"At last, a book that really does put the social into social
neuroscience, and, more importantly, does it in a way that layman
and scientist alike can read with pleasure." -Robin Dunbar,
Professor, University of Oxford
"Vivid stories and cutting-edge neuroscience come together to
explain just how connected we really are. Lieberman's prose is
fluid, and his ideas fascinating, making "Social" a must-read
pleasure for anyone who cares about the human condition and the
science that reveals us as social beings." - Susan Fiske,
Professor, Princeton University
"This fascinating, beautifully written book brings the exciting
research on our social nature and the brain to life" - Shelley
Taylor, distinguished professor, UCLA, author ofe
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