
Laughter Is Social Touch
You don't need to be funnier. You need to laugh more — and with intention. Here's the evolutionary science behind laughter as a bonding mechanism, plus three practical levers to put it to work.
Ren Castillo·5 articles

You don't need to be funnier. You need to laugh more — and with intention. Here's the evolutionary science behind laughter as a bonding mechanism, plus three practical levers to put it to work.
Ren Castillo·
The pressure to be socially abundant misses the point. Here's what neuroscience says about the power of a small, close circle — and why introverts' deepest instincts may be better calibrated than they've been told.
Sage Lindgren·
Your barista probably liked that conversation more than you think — and the science backs it up. Here's what research on weak ties and the "liking gap" means for your Tuesday morning routine.
Jules Nakamura·
Coffee catch-ups feel safe, but science says they're the wrong format for deepening bonds. Here's why shared activity triggers bonding chemistry — and five simple moves to put it to work.
Jules Nakamura·
Why empathy builds social bonds that actually last — and why the key to unlocking it is simpler than you'd expect. Here's the neuroscience, plus three moves you can try tonight.
Jules Nakamura·