This episode explores the science and art of connecting with others. Guests Dr. Ted Brodkin and Ashley Pallathra dive into a framework for connecting – called attunement – that they define in their recent book Missing Each Other. Featured: the scientific truth behind the “same brain train”, the magic of the 1990s Chicago Bulls, AI emotion recognition, a brand-new segment called Spark Plugs, and more!

To Learn MoreVisit the Missing Each Other website and blogs:

• https://missingeachother.com/
• https://missingeachotherbook.medium.com/
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/missing-each-other

Watch a robot (actually a simulated being) learning to walk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn4nRCC9TwQ

Watch V.S. Ramachandran talk about his discovery on a way to treat phantom limb pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNTCFSuKEMA

Spark PlugsTransgender History by Susan StrykerThe Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
World as Lover, World as Self by Joanna Macy

CreditsCover art by Abby Armato
Intro and Outro music is "In My Dreams" Freebeats.io

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