As AI transforms our society, Americans are facing devastating levels of loneliness, anxiety, and disconnection.

A college education that prioritizes emotional intelligence, empathy and human connection is critical to preparing leaders of ...

In my years of running my business, one thing has become clear: People don’t come to a space because it is perfect; they come ...

We are, at our core, creatures of connection. Long before we built cities, our survival depended on the bonds we formed—with family, with friends, with community. Relationships begin in small sparks: ...

New research has revealed that striking up a connection with the property host is the factor that drives repeat bookings on holiday accommodation platforms such as Airbnb.

Yet, these same qualities create profound risks. Emotional attachment to AI can blur boundaries, deepen dependency, and weaken human-to-human connections—especially among young people. Without careful ...

In our complex business world, we often overlook the simplest, most powerful tools at our disposal. I’ve spent years studying customer service and business relationships, and I’ve discovered something ...

It’s ironic that as people offload more household tasks to AI—operating the thermostat, lighting and security, for instance—they’re simultaneously seeking better human connection within their homes.

Two decades ago, psychologist Christopher Peterson claimed that the emerging field of positive psychology could be summarized in three words: Other people matter. These words could just as well ...

Tesla’s Optimus is pitched as an all-purpose humanoid robot that can do the heavy lifting on factory floors and free us from drudgery at home. Tesla is targeting a million of these robots in the next ...

University of Chicago psychologist Nick Epley investigates these and other mysteries of social connection. Yes, everyone experiences social pain, he agrees, and yes, connection always carries some ...