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Ben Rein, Dr.
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Ben Rein, Dr.

Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

Ben Rein, PhD is an award-winning neuroscientist, author, and renowned science communicator. He serves as the Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation, Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, and Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY Buffalo. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed papers on the neuroscience of social behavior, and is the author of Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection.

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“"What a gift it will be to unify with thousands from around the globe for this planetary spectacle. It offers a fundamental reminder of our ancient origins, and a stirring of our deep-seated need for connection and belonging. This is what it means to be human."”

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