The sense of touch is one of the richest channels through which we humans connect with our world and with other people. It’s what underlies so-called “haptic” (or touch-based) communication. Beyond conveying a wealth of information, touch is also a powerful vehicle for validating and providing support between people. In this episode, we’ll explore the nature of touch, to understand why it plays such a central role in our lives as embodied creatures. We’ll also delineate seve...