Social - Why Our Brains are Wired to Connect

Key Facts or Insights: 1. The human brain is intrinsically social and is wired to connect with others. 2. Social pain and pleasure are real, and they matter just as much as physical pain and pleasure. 3. The brain uses its "default network" when it's not engaged in specific tasks, and this network is largely used for social cognition. 4. Social thinking is a separate category of cognition, distinct from analytical thinking. 5. We can improve our social cognition skills, such as empathy, understanding others' perspectives, and predicting their actions or reactions. 6. Our brains are tuned to learn from...