(May 29, 2015) A new
study by UCLA neuroscientists sheds light on why Facebook is such a popular
diversion for people who feel like taking a break. Their research shows that
even during quiet moments, our brains are preparing us to be socially connected
to other people.
“The brain has a major system that seems predisposed to get
us ready to be social in our spare moments,” said Matthew Lieberman, a UCLA
professor of psychology and of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences. “The
social nature of our brains is biologically based.”