Nonfiction comes in two forms; easy to digest and those that are written for academic audiences. Kate Murphy had that in mind and wanted her research to reach the masses. This book is an approachable and a fascinating deep dive into human psychology, modern technology and neuroscience.
I think that the biggest take away from this book was not in fact the information pertaining to others, but as a tool to reflect on one's own listening skills and re-training your brain and your ability to listen to others. I know a lot of reviewers talk about listening skills with children for this book but for me; it was more of a way to reassess my own listening skills in the workplace.
I think this book has a lot to offer its readers and would not be surprised to see it pop up in college classrooms within the next couple of years in sociology and psychology classes.
I think that the biggest take away from this book was not in fact the information pertaining to others, but as a tool to reflect on one's own listening skills and re-training your brain and your ability to listen to others. I know a lot of reviewers talk about listening skills with children for this book but for me; it was more of a way to reassess my own listening skills in the workplace.
I think this book has a lot to offer its readers and would not be surprised to see it pop up in college classrooms within the next couple of years in sociology and psychology classes.