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SPOS #973 – Alison Wood Brooks On The Science Of Great Conversations

Mar 2, 2025
Alison Wood Brooks, a Harvard Business School professor and author of "Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves," dives into the intricacies of human communication. She explores what makes conversations effortless versus awkward and emphasizes the value of genuine dialogue over Q&A. Topics include the significant role of AI in social interactions, the necessity of empathy, and the importance of face-to-face communication in a digital world. Brooks shares her TALK Maxims, a framework to enhance personal and professional conversations.
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  • Alison Wood Brooks emphasizes the difference between Q&A and genuine dialogue, which fosters richer and more meaningful interactions.
  • The podcast discusses the impact of AI on human conversations, highlighting the irreplaceable depth of emotional connections in personal interactions.

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