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Laughter Is Social Touch
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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 CastilloRen Castillo·March 17, 2026
You Don't Need 50 Friends
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You Don't Need 50 Friends

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 LindgrenSage Lindgren·March 15, 2026
Talk to Strangers. Seriously.
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Talk to Strangers. Seriously.

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 NakamuraJules Nakamura·March 10, 2026
Stop Meeting for Coffee. Do Something Instead.
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Stop Meeting for Coffee. Do Something Instead.

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 NakamuraJules Nakamura·March 9, 2026
Empathy Is Stickier Than You Think
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Empathy Is Stickier Than You Think

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 NakamuraJules Nakamura·March 4, 2026
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