Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

Author: Rein PhD, BenColor: WhiteBinding: hardcoverNumber Of Pages: 256Release Date: 14-10-2025Details: "An exquisite book that reminds us our minds aren't soloists but symphony players: we are wired for connection."—David Eagleman, PhD, author of Incognito and Livewired A neuroscientist’s guide to boosting your brain health by living a more connected life, and thriving in a post-interaction world Headlines have made clear that we are in a crisis of loneliness, but the conversation has yet to explore how spending less time interacting can impact the body and mind on a cellular level—and why this knowledge is part of the way forward. Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein dives into the fascinating science of social interaction, revealing how our brains are wired for connection and why modern life is challenging those ancient instincts. Through the lens of neuroscience, he explains our need for interaction and provides new frameworks for bringing more connection into our lives. Rein unc