{"title":"Mark A. Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to the insightful works of Mark A. Williams. A respected figure in the realm of \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePersonal Development\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark A. Williams offers readers profound insights into human connectivity and personal growth. His writing is both engaging and educational, making complex ideas accessible to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Connected Species\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the intrinsic human need for connection and how fostering these bonds can lead to a more fulfilled life. Williams delves deep into the science of human relationships, providing practical advice that can be applied to enhance personal and professional interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're seeking guidance on improving your life through better understanding and relationships, Mark A. Williams' books offer a thoughtful and practical perspective. Dive into his collection and embark on a journey towards personal betterment and enhanced social connections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-connected-species-by-mark-a-williams-9781538179000","title":"The Connected Species","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman beings have succeeded as the most dominant species on earth in large part due to our need to connect and cooperate. It was our ability to socialise and connect that catapulted our species to phenomenal heights of innovation, through collaboration and specialisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis drive has fine-tuned our unconscious perception of faces, facial expressions, body language, and touch. Our primitive drive to connect changes how we perceive the world and the people around us. We see, hear, empathise with, and understand others differently depending on whether they are a member of our in-group or not. This unconscious drive to connect can draw us together, but it also emphasises the differences between groups. And it is getting worse, as overcrowding, technology, and the media often focus us on our differences. We become more and more divided into groups as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Mark Williams shows us how to recapture the drive for connection in a way that will help us look past our differences and reconnect, even with those whom we perceive to be outside our groups. He starts by discussing the human brain’s specialisation for connection and how it evolved, and the fascinating way we automatically process the thoughts and feelings of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe focuses on how connection works in practice and why it is important for learning, innovating, health and wellbeing. He then explores the negative consequences of our drive for connection and explains how it contributes to racism, sexism, nationalism, and many other social issues of our day, as well as its impact on our individual health and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe ends with a positive perspective by examining how we can use our drive for connection to expand our in-group and extend multicultural societies for the good of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868845134060,"sku":"9781538179000","price":84.87,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17954353482735.jpg?v=1759772197"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-a-williams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}