What science can tell us about the art of conversation - video
The Guardian
13 lis 2026, 13:29Business
1 min read
Researchers at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire have identified a telltale sign of an enjoyable conversation: a healthy dose of pink noise.
The research, published by The Guardian, explores how pink noise contributes to satisfying interactions between people. This acoustic phenomenon, usually studied in physics, appears to be fundamental to successful communication.
The science of conversation
The secret of a mutually satisfying chat is a healthy dose of pink noise.
Ian Sample explains to co-host Madeleine Finlay how the concept of pink noise can be applied to everyday conversations, revealing the secret to 'pinkifying' our chats.
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