#6 - Dr. Robin Dunbar - The Science of Connection and Friendship

Rediscovering Connection with Shelley Doyle

Dr Robin Dunbar is a renowned anthropologist, Head of the Social and Evolutionary Neuroscience Research at the University of Oxford, and the mind behind Dunbar's Number.
In this episode of Rediscovering Connection we explore the secrets of lasting friendship and the intriguing world of social interaction.
Do you ever wonder what it takes to cultivate and maintain lasting friendships? Have you considered the profound impact of social connections on your wellbeing?
Robin enlightens us on the significance of having a tight-knit group of friends for optimum health and happiness. Diving into virtual friendships, trust and shared experiences on bonding.
Drawing from personal stories and a wealth of research, we tackle the issue of loneliness in communities and discuss potential ways to combat it.
Delve deeper into this topic with Robin Dunbar's book:
Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships. Little, Brown and Company (2021)
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#8 - Dr Robin Dunbar - Building Community in the Modern Workplace https://youtu.be/OUsKHCNmfPA
#6 – Richard Bartlett – Community Building On and Offline: https://youtu.be/t3Eu-r69YH0

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I hope our conversation inspires you to rediscover connection in your personal or professional life.
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Love & sparkles,
✨Shelley
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Capíttulos

1. Importance of Close Connections (00:00:00)

2. Importance of Social Relationships and Processing (00:18:06)

3. Creating and Maintaining Friendships (00:34:53)

4. Influences on Friendships (00:42:12)

5. Social Connections (00:50:33)

6. Social Media's Impact on Relationships (01:05:17)

7. The Dynamics of Conversation and Relationships (01:16:51)

8. The Sympathy Group and Social Structures (01:26:30)

9. Trust in Maintaining Relationships (01:30:40)

10. Effects of Oxytocin and Endorphins (01:38:47)

11. Childhood Immersion and Loneliness in Communities (01:52:14)