Name: The science behind dramatically better conversations
Uploaded: 2025-03-06T15:48:43Z
Duration: 11 min 47 s
Description: The key to deeply connecting with others is about more than just talking — it's about asking the right kinds of questions, says journalist and author Charles Duhigg. He explores research-backed tools to have more meaningful conversations, sharing a simple yet powerful approach to transform how you communicate.

The key to deeply connecting with others is about more than just talking — it's about asking the right kinds of questions, says journalist and author Charles Duhigg. He explores research-backed tools to have more meaningful conversations, sharing a simple yet powerful approach to transform how you communicate.

The science behind dramatically better conversations

Meaningful conversation depends on asking questions that invite vulnerability and reveal emotion, not just exchanging facts. When a cancer surgeon began asking patients how their diagnosis made them feel, nearly all chose less risky treatments after sharing personal stories. Research shows that people who engage with deep, value-driven questions feel more connected and cared for. In an age of division, rediscovering how to match the real conversation that matters can transform relationships.

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