Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy is an award-winning journalist and author known for her reporting on psychology, human behavior, and the science of communication. Her work explores how people connect, misunderstand one another, and navigate relationships in an increasingly digital world.

Murphy is the author of "You’re Not Listening," a New York Times–bestselling book that examines the lost art of listening and why it is essential to empathy, understanding, and meaningful connection. Drawing on interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, and communication experts, she argues that listening is an active skill that is often undervalued in modern society.

She is also the author of "Why We Click," which investigates the psychology of online dating and how digital platforms are reshaping intimacy, attraction, and romantic decision-making. The book combines research and storytelling to reveal the complexities of forming relationships in the digital age.

Murphy’s journalism has appeared in major publications including The New York Times, where she has written extensively about science, culture, and interpersonal dynamics. Across her work, she is recognized for making complex behavioral science accessible to general audiences while highlighting the importance of genuine human connection in a technology-driven world.