‘You Sink Your Voice’: The Subtle Art of Listening in Persuasion

What’s in a voice? According to recent research, quite a lot. In her article “Only 4 Syllables Needed to Recognize Voice,” Madeline McConnell says humans can identify familiar voices in as few as four syllables, or two words. That’s better than some of the most advanced voice recognition software available today. Here’s how it works in everyday life: Spouses can...