Beyond The Boardroom: Unpack the Truth About Your Relationships with Professor Robin Dunbar
You think you know your social circle? Think again. This week, Aleksandra cuts through the noise with Professor Robin Dunbar, the world-renowned evolutionary psychologist from the University of Oxford and the mind behind the infamous Dunbar's Number.
Forget what your social feeds tell you. Professor Dunbar, a globally respected voice and bestselling author, is here to lay bare the science of human connection. This isn't just theory; it's a direct challenge to your assumptions about who you are, how you connect, and why it all truly matters.
💥 In This Episode, Professor Dunbar Shares:
The hard truth about your social capacity: Why your "friends list" isn't what you think it is, and the 150 meaningful relationships you can actually maintain.
The actual layers of intimacy: From your inner circle of five "shoulders to cry on" friends to your 150 "bar-buddies for weddings and funerals" – discover the science of emotional closeness.
The shocking cost of true connection: Why it takes 200 hours of face-to-face contact to build a deep friendship, and the brutal reality that someone has to go if you want to bring someone new in.
Why gossip runs deeper than you know: Uncover the original, positive meaning of "gossip" and its crucial role in information transfer and managing relationships.
The inconvenient reality of family dynamics: Why trust breakdowns are catastrophic for family, and the "over-investment" that makes these splits so painful.
The single most powerful tool for forging immediate bonds: It's not what you think. Discover the "icebreaker effect" of singing and how it rapidly builds community.
The perils of "the Jane Austen problem": Why we seek homophily in friendships and the risks of chasing the "perfect" connection.
Navigating toxic individuals: Understanding psychopathic traits and why some people are just genetically wired to be selfish.
🧠 This Episode Is for You If…
You've ever felt overwhelmed by your social network and wondered about your friendship limits.
You're curious about the science of human behavior and want to understand relationships on a deeper level.
You're tired of surface-level interactions and crave more meaningful connections.
You're ready to challenge conventional wisdom about social media "friends" and emotional intimacy.
You want practical insights into building trust and maintaining long-lasting bonds.
You're navigating complex family relationships or dealing with toxic people.
🎯 This Episode Will Give You:
A new, scientifically-backed lens to evaluate your social circles and friendship dynamics.
A deeper understanding of Dunbar's Number and its profound implications for your personal life and even community structure.
Clarity on the investment of time required for strong relationships and why some naturally decay.
Actionable insights into leveraging your "social toolkit" for faster, deeper connections.
An appreciation for diplomacy and inhibitory capacity as critical skills in social navigation.
A powerful perspective on why trust is the cornerstone of all human organizations, from families to businesses.
💬 What Resonated With You Most? Drop a Comment.
Does the "Dunbar's Number" of 150 meaningful relationships resonate with your experience?
Have you ever had to "drop" a friend to make space for a new one, as Professor Dunbar described?
What's your go-to "social toolkit" activity for building quick connections?
👇 Let's talk about the true nature of our social world.
👑 Hosted by Aleksandra King
Entrepreneur. Challenger. Uncompromising interviewer.
Aleksandra brings a boardroom energy to every episode — asking the questions others avoid, pressing when others pull back. In Beyond the Boardroom, she goes past the edit and the headlines, straight into the power plays and personal stakes.
This is not media training. This is real talk.
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