Book · 2013 · Social psychology
Social
Social by Matthew D. Lieberman has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Dan Doty (1 episode) and Russ Roberts (1 episode) on EconTalk (1 episode) and The Joe Rogan Experience (1 episode).
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I came across a great book called Social, written by Matthew Lieberman, and he makes the point that what mammals in general, cuz most mammals are social, and we humans in particular, we hijack the mammalian pain system for social purposes.
The best things said about it
There's literally um there's a book called social by a guy named Matthew Lieberman like you got to check it out and so what they are finding is that there's like two uh parts of our operating brain.
Why people recommend it
Social by Matthew D. Lieberman is a fascinating exploration of human neurobiology, revealing how our brains are fundamentally wired for social connection, empathy, and community engagement. The book was recommended and discussed by speakers on distinct interview programs. On The Joe Rogan Experience, Dan Doty strongly recommended the book to listeners, explaining that the author's scientific findings demonstrate how our operating brains possess specific neural networks dedicated entirely to navigating interpersonal relationships and social awareness. Later, on EconTalk, Russ Roberts mentioned the same book during a conversation about human behavior, noting that the author illustrates a profound evolutionary insight: humans and other social mammals effectively hijack the biological pain system for social purposes to reinforce group cohesion and emotional attachment. Both podcast references underscore the profound impact of the work in popularizing social neuroscience, illustrating to audiences that our biological drive for social belonging is just as fundamental to survival as basic physical needs, and fundamentally shaping how modern thinkers understand human psychology and interpersonal dynamics.
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Dan Doty there's literally um there's a book called social by a guy named Matthew Lieberman like you got to check it… 1
“there's literally um there's a book called social by a guy named Matthew Lieberman like you got to check it out and so what they are finding is that there's like two uh parts of our operating brain”
Russ Roberts I came across a great book called Social, written by Matthew Lieberman, and he makes the point that what ma… 1
“I came across a great book called Social, written by Matthew Lieberman, and he makes the point that what mammals in general, cuz most mammals are social, and we humans in particular, we hijack the mammalian pain system for social purposes.”