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Matt Lieberman

Professor of psychology at UCLA and director of UCLA’s Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab. Author of Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect.

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Feb 25, 2025 • 25min

188. Mind Reading 101: To Know What Your Audience Thinks, Just Ask

Matt Lieberman, a UCLA psychology professor and director of the Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, explores the nuances of communication. He emphasizes the difference between mind-reading and his concept of 'perspective-getting,' advocating for direct dialogue to enhance understanding. The conversation dives into how social and physical pain share neural pathways and explains the loneliness crisis through neuroimaging insights. Lieberman also highlights humility and curiosity as essential traits for effective communication.