In You're Not Listening, Kate Murphy says what I have been thinking about for a long time - people don't listen to understand. They listen to respond. But Ms. Murphy takes it one step further. She takes neuroscience, emotions, and psychology and blends them together to provide a fascinating look at why people can't or won't listen.
Ms. Murphy also talks about the fact that it's a vicious circle - people listen to respond, talk over others, and feel lonely and disconnected from life. Therefore, they go on computers, phones, and other devices to listen to what they choose and to block out the things they don't. As a result, people are more lonely and isolated.
I cannot wait to read this book in its entirety. To have a scientific argument to back up my contention that people never listen will be a revelation.
Ms. Murphy also talks about the fact that it's a vicious circle - people listen to respond, talk over others, and feel lonely and disconnected from life. Therefore, they go on computers, phones, and other devices to listen to what they choose and to block out the things they don't. As a result, people are more lonely and isolated.
I cannot wait to read this book in its entirety. To have a scientific argument to back up my contention that people never listen will be a revelation.