{"title":"Nicholas Epley","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicholas Epley explores the fascinating terrain of human thought and behaviour through a psychological lens. His work delves into how we understand ourselves and others, offering insights that challenge everyday assumptions and deepen our awareness of social cognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections paired with engaging research, combining accessible analysis with profound questions about perception, decision-making, and the nature of human interaction. Epley’s writings invite a curious mind to consider the complexities beneath ordinary encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hello-by-nicholas-epley-9781847926814","title":"Hello","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA life-changing message for our lonely age—leading behavioural scientist Nicholas Epley helps us understand our social fears and shows how small acts of connection and wiser social habits can transform our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeading psychologist Nicholas Epley helps us understand why our social fears are often mistaken and how small acts of connection can ultimately transform our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial connection enriches our lives and is essential to our happiness and health—yet so often we choose not to connect. Why?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are among the most social species on the planet, uniquely equipped to connect with others. Doing so makes us happier, healthier, and more successful. Yet so often we shy away from it—whether that's saying hello to the stranger who sits next to us, or moving beyond small talk with a work colleague, or holding back from expressing our gratitude to people we appreciate. We are missing out on so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring book, \u003cem\u003epsychologist Nicholas Epley\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how misplaced social fears interrupt our instinct to connect and how to overcome them. Drawing on decades of research, he explains why we tend to be overly pessimistic about how others will respond to a social approach. This becomes self-fulfilling as we avoid the kinds of interaction that create strong connections—such as having a conversation—in favour of less satisfying interactions—such as social media or texting. Above all, he shows that bridging the gap between two people is far easier than we think and success is more likely than we imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether introvert or extrovert, we all can benefit from being just a little more social. Even the smallest adjustments can bring surprising rewards. And as Epley shows, gradually building wiser social habits can ultimately have life-changing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754154049772,"sku":"9781847926814","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781847926814-hello.jpg?v=1781658212"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nicholas-epley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}