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Why Are Humans Awkward?

Jun 23, 2017 | 5 videos
Video by The Atlantic

Why are some people more prone to uncomfortable moments than others? This video explores why certain humans avoid eye contact and have trouble picking up on social cues. For further reading on the topic, check out Ty Tashiro’s book Awkward.

Authors: Alice Roth, Olga Khazan, Jackie Lay, Jeremy Raff

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