Southern Alberta Teachers' Convention 2021

How do we connect with each other when we can't actually be together? Using the latest evidence from social psychology and social neuroscience, Susan Pinker explores the importance of social interaction: why we need it, what it does for our health, and how it affects our brains and our working relationships. The celebrated author and psychologist also considers how we can achieve mutual trust even while being separated by geography—or by at least six feet of distance. Is there a way to leverage our bonds, both weak and strong, all while hewing to the rules of social distancing? Pinker blends stories, videos, and scientific evidence into a compelling talk, laying out a plan for achieving real communication despite the distance.