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Kate Murphy is an American journalist based in Houston, Texas. She writes for The New York Times and other major publications, covering science, technology, and human behavior.
Known for: You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters
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You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters
In this insightful and timely book, journalist Kate Murphy explores the lost art of listening in modern society. Drawing on research in psychology, neuroscience, and sociology, as well as interviews with professionals whose success depends on their ability to listen—such as CIA agents, bartenders, and radio producers—Murphy reveals how genuine listening can transform relationships, careers, and communities. She argues that in an age of constant distraction and digital noise, learning to listen is one of the most powerful skills we can cultivate.
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The Decline of Listening
We live in an age flooded with messages, opinions, and updates. Paradoxically, all this communication has made genuine listening more rare. Through research and interviews, I found a striking pattern: technological advances that promise connection often lead to distraction. Social media encourages p...
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What Listening Really Means
Most people confuse listening with simply hearing. But hearing is biological—a passive reception of sound. Listening, in contrast, is a psychological and emotional act that requires presence and interpretation. In my interviews with neuroscientists, I learned that listening actively engages multiple...
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About Kate Murphy
Kate Murphy is an American journalist based in Houston, Texas. She writes for The New York Times and other major publications, covering science, technology, and human behavior. Her work often explores how people connect and communicate in the modern world.
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