Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: International Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Science & Medicine, Adult, New Releases
ISBN: 9780241744253
Published: April 2026
Imprint: Viking
Page Extent: 320
Format: Trade Paperback
RRP 440.00

Why We Click

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FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF YOU'RE NOT LISTENING

Have you ever met someone and felt an immediate connection? Are there people in your life who always seem to lift your spirits, while others just as reliably drag you down? Do people actually emit vibes? Are bad habits contagious?

In Why We Click, bestselling author Kate Murphy explores the emerging science of interpersonal synchrony - the most important social dynamic most people have never heard of.

This seemingly magical yet science-backed phenomenon is fundamental to human connection, bonding and attachment. By subconsciously mimicking one another's movements, facial expressions and gestures - not to mention syncing our heart rates, blood pressure,...

About the Author

Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy is a journalist and science communicator. She is the author of the international bestseller, You’re Not Listening, and her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist and more. Kate is known for her fresh and accessible way of explaining complex subjects, particularly the science behind human interactions, helping readers understand why people behave the way they do. She lives in Houston, Texas.

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