"Unlocking the Power of Synchronized Brains for Social Well-being"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Quanta Magazine
Research shows that our brain waves can align with others' during social interaction, a phenomenon known as interbrain synchrony. Studies have demonstrated that synchronized neural activity among individuals is linked to better problem-solving, learning, cooperation, and behaviors that benefit others. Factors such as eye contact, smiling, shared goals, and joint attention have been identified as key ingredients for interbrain synchrony. While the causal relationship between synchrony and cooperative behavior is still being explored, experiments using electric brain stimulation have shown promising results in enhancing cooperative abilities.