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Importance of Physical Touch in Relationships and Loneliness
The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical touch and language of touch, sharing how he learned it playing basketball and encourages parents to embrace their kids, creating a rich language of touch. He also shares his own experience feeling lonely due to sacrifices for his business.
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The lack of touch can lead to personality disorders and an inability to handle social interactions, according to research with primates.
1:22:37 - 1:23:44 (01:07)
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The lack of touch can lead to personality disorders and an inability to handle social interactions, according to research with primates. Studies have shown that primates preferred a terry cloth "mother" over a wire "mother" that provided milk, emphasizing the importance of social contact and touch.
ChapterImportance of Physical Touch in Relationships and Loneliness
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical touch and connection in relationships, citing his personal experiences from playing basketball and learning to show affection to his children.
1:23:44 - 1:29:41 (05:57)
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical touch and connection in relationships, citing his personal experiences from playing basketball and learning to show affection to his children. He also recounts stories of men who regret sacrificing their relationships for work and advise against the macho hug.
ChapterImportance of Physical Touch in Relationships and Loneliness
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
This episode discusses the benefits of practicing gratitude and compassion, and the idea of karma in terms of its cascading effect on others throughout the day.
1:29:41 - 1:32:00 (02:18)
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This episode discusses the benefits of practicing gratitude and compassion, and the idea of karma in terms of its cascading effect on others throughout the day. The conversation highlights how we are all connected and united in order to create a happier and more connected society.