The Micro-mechanisms Influencing Social Interactions
From Human Centered by Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
April 30, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 87
About this episode
Katy DeCelles discusses the micro-mechanisms influencing social interactions and how to improve them.
Human interactions occur in a variety of contexts. When interactions are marked by conflict, misunderstanding, bias, or aggression, 2024-25 CASBS fellow Katy DeCelles illuminates the micro-sociological and social-psychological dynamics that contribute to the sub-optimal interaction outcomes, enabling the formulation of corrective solutions and better organizational design. DeCelles discusses a sampling of her innovative work in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Markoff (CASBS fellow, 2017-18).
People in this episode
Host: John Markoff
Guest: Katy DeCelles
Topics covered
- social interactions
- conflict resolution
- organizational design
- micro-sociology
- social psychology
Keywords
- social interactions
- conflict
- bias
- organizational design
- psychology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
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