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The Art of Manliness · January 27, 2026 · 00:54:06

The Click Effect — Inside the Science and Magic of Social Chemistry

Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy, author of Why We Click, discusses the science of interpersonal synchrony—the measurable physiological phenomenon that underlies the feeling of 'clicking' with someone. She explains how synchrony influences friendships, teamwork, and romance, and why some people are naturally more 'clickable' than others. The conversation also covers why video calls fail to produce the same chemistry and how you can improve your own ability to connect with others through attention and listening.

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Curious

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Interpersonal Synchrony and the Click Effect
The feeling of clicking with someone reflects a real, measurable physiological alignment called interpersonal synchrony.
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Editorial

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How to Increase Your 'Clickability'
Murphy shares practices that make someone more clickable, including presence, eye contact, and deep listening.
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Why Video Calls Are the Worst for Connection
Video calls inhibit interpersonal synchrony because of lag, lack of body language, and inability to make true eye contact.
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References

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Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony — Kate Murphy — The guest's book, the focus of the episode
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You're Not Listening — Kate Murphy — Murphy's previous book on the importance of listening
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