When judging a product, we rarely have exhaustive scientific data to go by. As a result, if we are to form a complete picture, we must fill in the blanks, just as we must in our visual perception. Leonard Mlodinow blankcompletedatum Change image and share on social
Every aspect of our lives plays out in two versions: one conscious, which we are constantly aware of, and the other unconscious, which remains hidden from us. Leonard Mlodinow aspectawareconscious Change image and share on social
I just really loved films and thought I should be writing screenplays. Leonard Mlodinow filmlovescreenplay Change image and share on social
French culture is known for many great attributes, some of which probably have nothing to do with food, wine, and romance. Leonard Mlodinow attributeculturefood Change image and share on social
Social connection is such a basic feature of human experience that when we are deprived of it, we suffer. Leonard Mlodinow basicconnectiondeprive Change image and share on social
The pitch, timbre, volume, speed, and cadence of your voice, the speed with which you speak, and even the way you modulate pitch and loudness, are all hugely influential factors in how convincing you are and how people judge your state of mind and character. Leonard Mlodinow cadencecharacterconvince share on social
My best subjects were chemistry and math. Leonard Mlodinow chemistrymathsubject Change image and share on social
We routinely participate in elaborate nonverbal exchanges even when we are not consciously aware of doing so. Leonard Mlodinow awareconsciouslyelaborate Change image and share on social
We have emotions for a reason; for instance, imagine pain. You have pain so that if you touch something that's hot, or if you slam your hand with a hammer, you will pull your hand away and not do that again. Leonard Mlodinow emotionhammerhand share on social
Expressive speech, with modulation in pitch and volume, and a minimum of noticeable pauses, boosts credibility and enhances the impression of intelligence. Leonard Mlodinow boostcredibilityenhance Change image and share on social