In an article for MSN, Emily Falk, Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, unpacks how small talk can spark deeper social bonds. Backed by neuroscience research, Falk explains how brief, everyday conversations help establish brain synchrony—laying the groundwork for more meaningful exchanges. Using the “Fast Friends” protocol, a structured Q&A game, Falk and her collaborators found that even strangers could align neurologically through initial icebreakers, leading to more enjoyable and wide-ranging discussions. The piece reframes small talk as a gateway rather than a barrier to connection.…Read More
Artificial Intelligence Mirrors Natural Intelligence Can we move beyond human education years to hybrid intelligence? A striking visual metaphor for artificial intelligence and continuous learning, depicting a human brain merging with glowing blue circuitry. For the past three years, the conversation around artificial intelligence has been dominated by a single, anxious question: What will…Read More 
