The Laws of Connection - David Robson
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David Robson: The Laws of Connection
Award-winning science journalist and author David Robson explores why social connection matters even more than we thought in his groundbreaking new book, The Laws of Connection.
From learning to recognise ‘frenemies’ to the secrets of rewarding conversation strategies, join us for a fascinating event as David lifts the lid on the science behind the benefits of sociality and shares thirteen evidence-based tips to help enhance our social worlds.
Whether you are an introvert, extrovert or fall somewhere in between, this eye-opening book contains ideas that we could all benefit from to find deeper social connection in our personal and professional lives.
Important information
Ticket Prices:
£8
Age Recommendation:
16+
Duration:
1 hour no interval
Norwich Book Festival: 24-27 October 2024
A brand-new festival celebrating stories comes to Norwich, 24-27 October. Norwich Book Festival is designed for readers, with a programme of events for everybody to enjoy. Taking place in England’s first UNESCO City of Literature, Norwich Book Festival includes events from across genres, including crime, popular-science and politics, as well as two days of free activities at The Forum in Norwich.
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Norwich Book Festival is presented by The Forum, alongside key partners National Centre for Writing, Norfolk County Council – Library and Information Service, and University of East Anglia, booksellers, and other local organisations.
About David Robson
David Robson is an award-winning science journalist. His first book, The Intelligence Trap, has been translated into 15 languages and his second, The Expectation Effect, won the British Psychological Society Award. Previously an editor and senior journalist at BBC Future, Robson is now a freelance journalist; his writing has appeared in The Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Atlantic, Washington Post and more.
Quote
“David Robson is one of my favourite science writers. He strikes the perfect balance between scientific accuracy, engaging storytelling and practical relevance. Whether you want to get better at small talk or at staying close to the important people in your life, this book provides tangible, scientifically vetted solutions.” – Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think.
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