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How to sparkle in conversation with strangers

In the face of loneliness, many people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship – but research shows it can’t replace human connection. Columnist David Robson explores how beneficial it can be to talk to strangers, with evidence-based tips on how to get the conversation flowing

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Oliver Sacks and The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat

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After news about Oliver Sacks's "lies", we revisit his best-loved book

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How I used psychology to come back from the worst year of my life

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How I used psychology to come back from the worst year of my life

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Where do you think your ‘self’ is? Your answer is revealing

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Why is it so hard to change your mind?

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The simple questions cracking the hard problem of consciousness

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The simple questions cracking the hard problem of consciousness

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Abigail Marsh

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This neuroscientist says some psychopaths wish they were nicer

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Why are we so suspicious of do-gooders?

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2TB3203 View of sign Liar, Liar Pants on Fire as part of Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

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What to read this week: Poisonous People by Leanne ten Brinke

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We all harbour 9 secrets and they are eating us up inside

Secret-keeping evolved to maintain social harmony, but it can weigh heavily on us when we can’t stop thinking about them. So, what is the best way to deal with things that we don't want anyone else to know?

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Why self-expansion is the key to long-lasting love and friendship

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What to read this week: Bonded by Evolution by Paul Eastwick

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We were wrong about being able to 'nudge' people to improve the world

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The 5 worst ideas of the 21st century – and how they went wrong

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