In a recent Huberman Lab episode, my guest was Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator. During the episode, we discuss how the tone of speaking voice shapes the emotional tone of an entire conversation and why a low-frequency, calm voice creates a calm state in the listener and a calm, rational conversation.<br /><br />Regardless of whether your voice is high or low or somewhere in between, this information can be applied to have more effective conversations of all kinds.<br /><br />It all boils down to how the neurons in the auditory cortex respond to low-frequency sounds - they essentially create a low-frequency oscillation pattern within the listener.<br /><br />The episode also focuses on how to detect lies, the essential features of benevolent negotiations and more.
