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What science can tell us about the art of conversation - video

The Guardian UK Friday 13 November 2026, 13:08 UTC By Presented by Madeleine Finlay with Ian Sample , produced by Joshan Chana, Luke John Smith and Jacob Liebenberg , graphics by Elliot Ellis and the executive producer was Ellie Bury 1 min read
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Scientists at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire say they have discovered a telltale sign of an enjoyable conversation. Apparently the secret of a mutually satisfying chat is a healthy dose of pink noise. Guardian science editor Ian Sample tells co-host Madeleine Finlay how this concept usually associated with physics can be applied to conversation, and what the secret to pinkifying our chats could be.

Scientists at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire say they have discovered a telltale sign of an enjoyable conversation. Apparently the secret of a mutually satisfying chat is a healthy dose of pink noise. Guardian science editor Ian Sample tells co-host Madeleine Finlay how this concept usually associated with physics can be applied to conversation, and what the secret to pinkifying our chats could be.

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