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Ben Rein, PhD, WHY BRAINS NEED FRIENDS: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

Ben Rein, PhD, WHY BRAINS NEED FRIENDS: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

Update: 2025-10-24
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Zibby interviews neuroscientist Ben Rein about his exquisite and insightful new book, WHY BRAINS NEED FRIENDS: The Neuroscience of Social Connection. Ben explains complex neuroscience in an accessible, engaging way, sharing insights about how even small, everyday interactions boost mental health, creativity, and a sense of belonging. The two discuss everything from the neuroscience of empathy and “Zoom fatigue” to why dogs make us happier and how emojis can improve digital communication.


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Ben Rein, PhD, WHY BRAINS NEED FRIENDS: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

Ben Rein, PhD, WHY BRAINS NEED FRIENDS: The Neuroscience of Social Connection