1. Our brains are uniquely wired for social interactions.
We form early attachments that influence our future relationships; we make friends who influence what we watch, wear, and say; we work in groups that form societies; we stay connected to people we love for most of our lives.
Humans are wired for social interactions. Our brains are endowed with networks of neurons that compel us to form strong attachments and social bonds.
It is critical to have empathy and form strong social bonds. Mental health is under siege in the Digital Age.
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