Explore a seminar on the social nature of the human brain and its interactions with others. Delve into behavioral and neuroimaging studies that demonstrate how conversation aligns mental models and influences real-world social networks. Discover methodological advances enabling the study of natural social behavior. Learn about the challenges and promises of researching interacting brains, moving beyond isolated brain studies. Gain insights from Thalia Wheatley of Dartmouth College as she presents her lab's findings and discusses future goals for the field of social neuroscience.