David Robson has always found forming new connections and meeting strangers challenging. As a science writer - and confronted by his own insecurities - he decided to delve into the research that suggests forging new relationships has a direct impact on healthy aging. The result is Robson's latest book, The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network, which reveals how people impacted by serious illnesses fare much better when they have people around them. Robson’s insights challenge our perceptions about forming meaningful relationships and provide strategies to help build a stronger social network.
Read: The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network
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Past books:
The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World
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The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions
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Photo credits: TEDx Den Helder 2022 & Kirill Kozlov
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Personal Motivation - how real-life social connections are crucial for aging well, similar to important health factors like diet, exercise, and sleep.
01:51 Impact of Social Connections on Health - How being socially connected can reduce susceptibility to serious illnesses.
03:20 Understanding Social Connections - The psychological component of social connections, which includes feeling supported and having shared realities with others, beyond just physical presence.
05:33 David’s Personal Experience and Previous Work - David's previous book "The Expectation Effect", which focuses on mindset and positive thinking. David talks about his own journey from being pessimistic to recognizing the power of mindset changes.
09:45 Changing Pessimistic Mindsets Strategies such as cognitive reappraisal for viewing stress positively and practical steps to shift pessimistic mindsets, thus improving social interactions and resilience.
12:50 Public Speaking and Social Confidence Public speaking as an example to demonstrate how changing one's mindset about stress and social interactions can lead to better outcomes.
15:19 The Liking Gap The concept of the "liking gap", where people tend to underestimate how much others like them after social interactions. Realizing this can help overcome social anxieties and encourage more engagement.
21:28 Practical Applications: Complimenting and Showing Appreciation - Expressing genuine appreciation and compliments in social interactions can strengthen connections, showing the other person that they are valued and liked.
23:09 Avoiding Phubbing: Phone Snubbing How being distracted by smartphones during conversations (phubbing) can harm social connections, stressing the importance of paying full attention in social settings.
27:28 Sharing Vulnerabilities - Contrary to fear, sharing personal failures and vulnerabilities can strengthen connections by fostering trust and empathy, known as the "beautiful mess effect".
31:17 Social Connection Benefits Across Generations [00:] - [00:] Having social interactions across different generations can challenge stereotypes and contribute to positive aging perceptions, enhancing both mental and emotional well-being.
38:55 Improving social connections - emphasizing the importance of bravery in social interactions and using simple techniques like asking for help to strengthen relationships.
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