APS

2023 APS Annual Convention

The Science of Conversation: Novel Perspectives on How to Foster Connections through Meaningful Dialogue

Friday, May 26, 2023 · Washington, DC

Oral · Social

Conversations are essential for forging connections and building consensus. Four cutting-edge talks will examine the science behind effective conversations. We will integrate rigorous data-driven and theoretical approaches, to offer a multifaceted view of how to navigate disagreements and build connections in our increasingly divided times.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Luiza Almeida SantosChair
    Stanford University

Presentations

  1. Undersociality: Miscalibrated Social Cognition Can Inhibit Social ConnectionJuliana Schroeder
  2. Gaps between Turns Carry Social Meaning in ConversationEmma Templeton
  3. Durably Reducing Partisan Animosity Via Cross-Partisan ConversationsLuiza Almeida Santos
  4. Conversational Receptiveness Is Contagious and Reduces Affective PolarizationMichael Yeomans