Scientists attach great importance to the human capacity for spoken language. But we also have a parallel track of nonverbal communication, which may reveal more than our carefully chosen words, and sometimes be at odds with them. Leonard Mlodinow attachcapacitycarefully share on social
Language is handy, but we humans have social and emotional connections that transcend words and are communicated - and understood - without conscious thought. Leonard Mlodinow communicateconnectionconscious Change image and share on social
Touch is our most highly developed sense when we are born, and it remains a fundamental mode of communication throughout a baby's first year and an important influence throughout a person's life. Leonard Mlodinow babybearcommunication Change image and share on social
Non-human primates spend hours a day grooming each other. And with humans, touching is also important. It's a way to form bonds and connect in modern society. But you can also speed up the use of conscious purposes once you're aware of that, and it can be manipulated. Leonard Mlodinow awarebondconnect share on social