meditation can be this thing that sort of seeps into every part of your life, including your ability to be present and really focus on who's in front of you. People who engage in certain practices, people who practise hyper phocus, an being superattentive, they reduce the amount of attention a blank,. That allows them to actually intake a lot more information. And so when people are able kno whether it's art or whether it's design, it's all about listening. It comes back to noticing what is, what is driving other people, what is making them interested or disinterested.
Kate Murphy is a Houston, TX-based reporter whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Economist, Agence France-Presse, and Texas Monthly. Her book, You're Not Listening is equal parts cultural observation, scientific exploration, and a rousing call to action that's full of practical advice. Murphy explains why we’re not listening, what it’s doing to us, and how we can reverse the trend. She makes accessible the psychology, neuroscience, and sociology of listening while also introducing us to some of the best listeners out there (including a CIA agent, focus group moderator, bartender, radio producer, and top furniture salesman). It’s time to stop talking and start listening.
You can find Kate Murphy at: The New York Times
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