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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

514 Episodes • By Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam • www.stitcher.com
Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
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How To Be Alone
We're always told to reach for that next ring, work ... more
Jul 22 2024 50m
The Duality of Everyday Solitude
Chapter 1 15 mins
Exploring Benefits of Solitude in Life
Chapter 2 13 mins
Understanding Loneliness vs. Solitude
Chapter 3 12 mins
Exploring Benefits of Positive Solitude
Chapter 4 5 mins
Embracing Positive Solitude Crafting Outdoors
Chapter 5 6 mins
Navigating Relationships Amidst Seeking Solitude
Chapter 6 55 sec
Exploring Hidden Brain Plus Subscription
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Changing Our Mental Maps
As we move through the world, It's easy to imagine w... more
Jul 15 2024 53m
Navigating Through Life's Curious Brain Science
Chapter 1 16 mins
Misguided Trust
Chapter 2 8 mins
Mapping the Mind's Habits
Chapter 3 6 mins
Understanding Default Mental Habits
Chapter 4 6 mins
Internal Maps of Depression and Perception
Chapter 5 11 mins
The Significance of Brain Mapping
Chapter 6 6 mins
The Power of Connection and Play
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Out of the Rabbit Hole
Cognitive scientist Nafees Hamid studies the minds o... more
Jul 8 2024 47m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Understanding Extremism
Chapter 2 5 mins
Engaging Extremists
Chapter 3 5 mins
Impact of Social Exclusion on Radicalization
Chapter 4 11 mins
Pathways to Radicalization and De-Radicalization
Chapter 5 7 mins
Shifting Sacred Values in Extremism
Chapter 6 6 mins
Navigating Extremism With Compassion
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Befriending Your Inner Voice
You know that negative voice that goes round and rou... more
Jul 1 2024 51m
Managing the Inner Voice Effectively
Chapter 1 5 mins
The Inner Voice
Chapter 2 10 mins
When Inner Voices Become Overwhelming
Chapter 3 12 mins
The Power of Chatter and Rumination
Chapter 4 11 mins
Managing Inner Chatter and Self-Talk
Chapter 5 7 mins
Techniques for Managing Negative Self-Talk
Chapter 6 8 mins
Harnessing Rituals to Manage Chatter
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Making the World Sparkle Again
Across every domain of our lives, our minds have a t... more
Jun 24 2024 50m
Rediscovering Joy Through Dishabituation
Chapter 1 17 mins
The Psychology of Habituation
Chapter 2 8 mins
Rediscovering Joy Through Dishabituation
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Science of Pleasure and Pain
Chapter 4 9 mins
Habituation to Negative Events
Chapter 5 8 mins
Recognizing Habituation's Impact on Humanity
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Our God-Shaped Brains
Some think of religious faith as just that: a leap o... more
Jun 17 2024 50m
Enhancing Lives Through Religion
Chapter 1 13 mins
Religious Beliefs in Multicultural Societies
Chapter 2 9 mins
Religious Beliefs and Human Minds
Chapter 3 3 mins
Anthropomorphism, Agency, and Dualism
Chapter 4 12 mins
Cultural Transmission of Religious Beliefs
Chapter 5 14 mins
Religion, Well-Being, and Meaning
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Why You Feel Empty
Have you ever had an unexplainable feeling of emptin... more
Jun 10 2024 49m
Perceptions of Privilege and Mental Health
Chapter 1 18 mins
Navigating Existential Emptiness and Purpose
Chapter 2 8 mins
Understanding Languishing vs. Depression
Chapter 3 13 mins
Understanding Languishing and Flourishing in Life
Chapter 4 12 mins
The Power of Flourishing and Support
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Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You
Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, th... more
Jun 3 2024 52m
The Paradox of Psychological Effort
Chapter 1 13 mins
Letting Go
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Power of Relaxation and Flow
Chapter 3 12 mins
Effort vs. Spontaneity in Human Behavior
Chapter 4 16 mins
The Power of Wu-Wei and Charisma
Chapter 5 1 min
Experience the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder
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Innovation 2.0: Do Less
The human drive to invent new things has led to path... more
May 27 2024 46m
The Art of Adding in Writing
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Power of Subtraction
Chapter 2 7 mins
The Challenge of Subtraction in Renovations
Chapter 3 5 mins
Bias Towards Addition Over Subtraction
Chapter 4 9 mins
The Power of Subtraction
Chapter 5 7 mins
Embracing Subtraction for Change
Chapter 6 9 mins
Subtraction in Life and Work
Chapter 7 1 min
Nutrients for Plants and Athletes
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Innovation 2.0: Shortcuts and Speed Bumps
Most of us love to brainstorm with colleagues. But s... more
May 20 2024 49m
Friction in Creative Teams
Chapter 1 5 mins
The Science of Innovation Execution
Chapter 2 11 mins
Leadership and Organizational Dysfunction
Chapter 3 12 mins
Friction and Efficiency in Organizations
Chapter 4 4 mins
Navigating Slow Down for Change
Chapter 5 12 mins
Navigating Friction in Organizations
Chapter 6 6 mins
Lessons of Empathy in Leadership
Chapter 7 60 sec
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month With Ulta
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Innovation 2.0: The Influence You Have
Think about the last time you asked someone for some... more
May 13 2024 52m
Assessing Influence and Power Blind Spots
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Power of Situational Influence
Chapter 2 7 mins
The Milgram Obedience Experiment
Chapter 3 11 mins
The Power of Influence
Chapter 4 12 mins
Power Dynamics in Social Interactions
Chapter 5 10 mins
Social Pressure in Unethical Situations
Chapter 6 3 mins
Power of Influence in Everyday Interactions
Chapter 7 2 mins
Unexpected Kindness
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Innovation 2.0: Multiplying the Growth Mindset
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt tha... more
May 6 2024 52m
Impact of Growth Mindset on Culture
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Genius Trap
Chapter 2 8 mins
The Culture of Genius and Competition
Chapter 3 13 mins
Cultures of Genius and Growth Mindset
Chapter 4 4 mins
Gender Differences in Growth Mindset Perception
Chapter 5 6 mins
Culture of Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
Chapter 6 6 mins
Impact of Mindset Culture on Behavior
Chapter 7 11 mins
Corporate Mindset Transformation and Growth
Chapter 8 1 min
Plant Nutrition and Therapy Support
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Innovation 2.0: How Big Ideas Are Born
Why is it so hard to guess where we're meant to be? ... more
Apr 29 2024 50m
Common Mistakes in Launching Ideas
Chapter 1 14 mins
Entrepreneurship and Pursuing Goals
Chapter 2 10 mins
Entrepreneur's Tragic Business Lesson
Chapter 3 10 mins
Entrepreneurial Decision-Making and Future Planning
Chapter 4 6 mins
Expert Entrepreneur Problem-Solving Techniques
Chapter 5 11 mins
Crafting a Successful Entrepreneurial Mindset
Chapter 6 36 sec
Hidden Brain Audio Production Team
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Parents: Keep Out!
If you're a parent or a teacher, you've probably won... more
Apr 22 2024 53m
Developing Independence in Children
Chapter 1 16 mins
Children's Play and Adult Supervision
Chapter 2 9 mins
Children's Play and Development
Chapter 3 12 mins
Effects of Adult Supervision on Children
Chapter 4 12 mins
Rediscovering the Joy of Play
Chapter 5 6 mins
Real-Life Lord of the Flies Story
Chapter 6 17 sec
Unsung Hero
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The Curious Science of Cravings
We've all had those days when all we want is a littl... more
Apr 15 2024 49m
Transforming Eating Habits Through Awareness
Chapter 1 12 mins
Battling Cravings and Temptations
Chapter 2 5 mins
Control in Real Life
Chapter 3 10 mins
Understanding and Managing Cravings
Chapter 4 6 mins
Transforming Unhealthy Behaviors With Curiosity
Chapter 5 6 mins
Practicing Kind Curiosity for Cravings
Chapter 6 9 mins
Understanding and Breaking Bad Habits
Chapter 7 45 sec
Hidden Brain Plus Exclusive Membership Information
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What Is Normal?
Anthropologist Tom Pearson was devastated after his ... more
Apr 8 2024 50m
New Perspective on Down Syndrome
Chapter 1 19 mins
Cultural Anthropology and Down Syndrome
Chapter 2 17 mins
Journey of Acceptance and Understanding
Chapter 3 5 mins
Challenging Perspectives on Disabilities
Chapter 4 6 mins
Bridging Divides Through Understanding
Chapter 5 5 mins
Siblings' Perspective on Down Syndrome
Chapter 6 48 sec
Supporting Unsung Heroes in Business
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The Transformative Ideas of Daniel Kahneman
If you've ever taken an economics class, you were pr... more
Apr 1 2024 1h 38m
Exploring Humility and Irony in Collaboration
Chapter 1 7 mins
Daniel Kahneman's Transformative Insights
Chapter 2 7 mins
Understanding the Complexities of the Mind
Chapter 3 15 mins
Insights on Collaboration and Psychology
Chapter 4 13 mins
The Science of Memory and Happiness
Chapter 5 9 mins
Interview Bias and Decision-Making Techniques
Chapter 6 15 mins
The Impact of Human Judgment Noise
Chapter 7 8 mins
Navigating Noise in Criminal Justice
Chapter 8 10 mins
The Impact of Noise in Decisions
Chapter 9 5 mins
Bridging Divides and Eliminating Noise
Chapter 10 12 mins
Reducing Noise in Decision-Making
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Are You Listening?
Have you ever sat across from your spouse, colleague... more
Mar 25 2024 49m
The Art of Conversation and Listening
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Art of Active Listening
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Power of Active Listening
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Power of Active Listening
Chapter 4 6 mins
Impact of Good Listening on Attitudes
Chapter 5 12 mins
The Power of Effective Listening
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The Ventilator
Many of us believe we know how we’d choose to die. W... more
Mar 18 2024 49m
Stephanie's Brave and Meaningful Journey
Chapter 1 16 mins
Life, Death, and Tough Choices
Chapter 2 11 mins
Living With ALS
Chapter 3 10 mins
End of Life Choices and Decisions
Chapter 4 14 mins
End-of-Life Decisions and Reflections
Chapter 5 52 sec
Hidden Brain Podcast Subscription Information
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Escaping the Matrix
A little more than a decade ago, researchers began t... more
Mar 11 2024 49m
Reevaluating Global Moral Foundations
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Fear Less
Fear is a normal and healthy response to things that... more
Mar 4 2024 51m
The Power of Mindfulness Practices
Chapter 1 5 mins
Overcoming Fear of Heights
Chapter 2 10 mins
Understanding Fear in the Human Brain
Chapter 3 6 mins
The Evolution and Impact of Fear
Chapter 4 6 mins
Understanding and Overcoming Unwarranted Fears
Chapter 5 4 mins
Understanding Fear and Courage in Life
Chapter 6 11 mins
Overcoming Fear Through Control and Reevaluation
Chapter 7 5 mins
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Fears
Chapter 8 7 mins
Overcoming Fears Through Real Experiences
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US 2.0: Lincoln's Dilemma
Over the past few weeks, we've been exploring the ps... more
Feb 26 2024 52m
Lincoln's Observant Nature and Transformative Friendship
Chapter 1 7 mins
Navigating Moral Dilemmas in History
Chapter 2 12 mins
Lincoln's Early Life and Relationships
Chapter 3 17 mins
Lincoln's Complicated Views on Slavery
Chapter 4 7 mins
The Emancipation Proclamation and Political Strategy
Chapter 5 4 mins
Lessons From Lincoln on Empathy
Chapter 6 6 mins
Lincoln's Radicalism and Unsung Heroes
Chapter 7 14 sec
My Unsung Hero With T-Mobile
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US 2.0: Not at the Dinner Table
We typically divide the country into two distinct gr... more
Feb 19 2024 49m
The Politics of Expression
Chapter 1 7 mins
The Challenge of Political Division
Chapter 2 7 mins
The Impact of Political Involvement
Chapter 3 10 mins
The Psychology of Political Enthusiasts
Chapter 4 5 mins
Social Media and Political Engagement
Chapter 5 12 mins
Impact of the Deeply Involved
Chapter 6 10 mins
Politics Polarization and Disengagement in America
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US 2.0: Living With Our Differences
Conflicts are inevitable — both at a global scale an... more
Feb 12 2024 52m
Challenging Assumptions and Building Connections
Chapter 1 15 mins
Bridging Divides
Chapter 2 4 mins
Escalation of Conflict at Columbia
Chapter 3 15 mins
The Intertwined Forces Driving Political Division
Chapter 4 8 mins
Building Bridges Across Divides
Chapter 5 12 mins
Conflict Resolution and the Bombshell Effect
Chapter 6 1 min
Support and Advertising Messages in Conversation
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US 2.0: Win Hearts, Then Minds
There's a saying that's attributed to the Dalai Lama... more
Feb 5 2024 48m
Moral Humility and Understanding Different Perspectives
Chapter 1 6 mins
Breakthrough Political Disagreements on Social Media
Chapter 2 6 mins
Gaining Perspective
Chapter 3 3 mins
Navigating Disagreements and Cultural Differences
Chapter 4 5 mins
Flag and Union Organizing Perspectives
Chapter 5 10 mins
Persuading Others Through Empathy and Respect
Chapter 6 10 mins
Psychology of Persuasion and Moral Reframing
Chapter 7 9 mins
Persuasive Arguments for Social Change
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