Why We Click The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony

"In a world where loneliness is skyrocketing and connection feels harder than ever, Murphy's book is a must-have resource. Why We Click is a fascinating, science-backed reminder that the joy we seek so often begins in rhythm with the people around us."
-Laurie Santos, professor of psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast

"Why We Click is a searching and fascinating exploration of the up-and-coming science of human connection. Kate Murphy describes, in lucid terms, not only the foundation of the seemingly effortless link between people, but also the devastating consequences of its absence - all too relevant in a world where digital virtualities are draining real-life interaction from our lives."
-Thomas Lewis, psychiatrist, adjunct professor at UCSF and author of A General Theory of Love

"From start to finish, Why We Click dives deep into how we relate, communicate, and sync our behavior in fascinating and perplexing ways. It's a captivating journey through the science behind the powerful, yet invisible forces that synchronize human behavior."
-Danny Meyer, Shake Shack founder, executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group and author of Setting the Table

"As journalist Murphy (You're Not Listening, 2020) explains in this absorbing book, interpersonal synchrony is the tendency people have to fall into rhythm with each other...Murphy proves that, as infectious as a disease, and just as crucial to our health, this human superpower cannot be underestimated."
-Booklist

"Why We Click is popular science at its best. Kate Murphy takes a universal yet mysterious experience-our sense of connection with others-and reveals the surprising science that explains it. Through vivid stories and carefully-conducted research, Murphy transforms an experience that once felt mysterious and magical into something that is perfectly understandable. You'll end this book feeling like you've gotten a new pair of crystal-clear glasses to see your social world through. It's engaging, insightful, and hard to put down!"
-Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Mindwise and A Little More Social

"Grounded in deep research, Why We Click is an accessible, satisfying study that will change the way readers understand themselves and their world."
-Bookpage