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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

501 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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Hidden Brain
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Parents: Keep Out!
If you're a parent or a teacher, you've probably won... more
Apr 22 2024 53m
Adult Influence on Children's Initiative
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
Parenting Through Tantrums
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
Cultural Relativism in Anthropology
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
Cultivating Bravery Through Knowledge and Control
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 Real Political Divide in America
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
Challenging the Concept of Winning Debates
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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US 2.0: What We Have In Common
The United States, we’re told, is increasingly a hou... more
Jan 29 2024 50m
Cognitive Closure and Morality Simplification
Chapter 1 16 mins
The Psychology of Threat and Engagement
Chapter 2 5 mins
Perceptions and Misunderstandings in Political Partisanship
Chapter 3 10 mins
Perceptions, Polarization, and the Protection Narrative
Chapter 4 11 mins
Predation's Impact on Human Psychology
Chapter 5 10 mins
Bridging Political Divides Through Harm Awareness
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Are Your Memories Real?
We rely on our memory to understand the world. But w... more
Jan 22 2024 49m
Word Choice's Impact on Memory
Chapter 1 5 mins
The Fallibility of Memory
Chapter 2 18 mins
Memory, Traumatic Events, and Perception
Chapter 3 12 mins
False Memories and Legal Cases
Chapter 4 13 mins
The Fallibility of Human Memory
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Finding Focus
We spend more and more of our lives staring at scree... more
Jan 15 2024 48m
The Importance of Lunchtime in Germany
Chapter 1 8 mins
The Impact of Constant Online Presence
Chapter 2 8 mins
Navigating Distractions and Focusing Attention
Chapter 3 15 mins
Digital Age's Attention Span Issues
Chapter 4 8 mins
Distractions' Impact on Errors and Focus' Strategies
Chapter 5 10 mins
Mastering Attention and Fighting Distractions
Chapter 6 1 min
Hidden Brain Media's Production and Staff
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Where Do Feelings Come From?
Most of us feel that our emotions are reactions to t... more
Jan 8 2024 50m
Controlling Emotions Through Curiosity
Chapter 1 17 mins
The Brain's Construction of Reality
Chapter 2 9 mins
The Influence of Context on Emotions
Chapter 3 6 mins
Predictive Processing and Emotions
Chapter 4 16 mins
The Brain's Predictions and Emotions
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Making the Most of Your Mistakes
When we're learning, or trying new things, mistakes ... more
Jan 1 2024 51m
Analyzing Complex Failures in Healthcare
Chapter 1 13 mins
The Impact of Teamwork on Mistakes
Chapter 2 5 mins
Rethinking Mistakes and Failure
Chapter 3 11 mins
Understanding Complex Failures
Chapter 4 6 mins
Failure and the Importance of Mindfulness
Chapter 5 9 mins
The Concept of Intelligent Failure
Chapter 6 6 mins
The Power of Intelligent Failures
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What Would Socrates Do?
Humans have wrestled with questions about identity a... more
Dec 25 2023 50m
Exploring Self-Knowledge Through Socratic Dialogue
Chapter 1 16 mins
Wisdom of Ancient Greece
Chapter 2 6 mins
The Divided Self
Chapter 3 14 mins
Understanding the Divided Self
Chapter 4 8 mins
Harnessing Habits to Improve Balance
Chapter 5 10 mins
Habits and Virtuous Behavior
Chapter 6 1 min
Sotectu
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How to Believe in Yourself
When was the last time you set a goal and struggled ... more
Dec 18 2023 49m
Hidden Brain Plus
Chapter 1 15 mins
Unleashing Hidden Human Potential
Chapter 2 10 mins
The Pitfalls of Perfectionism and Self-Discipline
Chapter 3 6 mins
Unlocking Hidden Potential Through Different Methods
Chapter 4 4 mins
Procrastination, Creativity, and Harmonious Passion
Chapter 5 9 mins
The Power of a Compass
Chapter 6 7 mins
Conquering Mount Everest
Chapter 7 1 min
Treatment for Severe Plaques or Isis
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The Ugly Side of Beauty
We like to tell kids, “Don’t judge a book by its cov... more
Dec 11 2023 50m
The Beauty Bias and Its Effects
Chapter 1 17 mins
The Science of Beauty Bias
Chapter 2 11 mins
The Impact of the Beauty Bias
Chapter 3 13 mins
The Effects of Beauty Bias
Chapter 4 14 mins
The Beauty Bias
Chapter 5 1 min
Understanding Treatment for Plaque Psoriasis
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The Mystery of Beauty
Think about the last time you were struck by a gorge... more
Dec 4 2023 49m
The Role of Art in Aesthetics
Chapter 1 18 mins
Beauty and Brain's Power
Chapter 2 9 mins
The Evolution of Beauty and Aesthetics
Chapter 3 8 mins
The Aesthetic Triad
Chapter 4 11 mins
Seeking Beauty and Symmetry
Chapter 5 7 mins
Understanding the Universe's Beauty and Efficiency
Chapter 6 1 min
Sotiktu
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Healing 2.0: The Power of Apologies
Why is it so hard to say 'I'm sorry?' In the final e... more
Nov 27 2023 49m
Difficulty of Apologizing and Its Effects
Chapter 1 17 mins
The Psychology of Apologies
Chapter 2 11 mins
The Complexity of Apologies and Self-Concept
Chapter 3 11 mins
The Psychology of Apologies and Forgiveness
Chapter 4 9 mins
Powerful Apologies for Historical Wrongs
Chapter 5 4 mins
The Power of Apologies and Forgiveness
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Healing 2.0: Disrupting Death
In 2019, Justin Harrison's mom was diagnosed with te... more
Nov 20 2023 52m
Coping With Loss and Business Presentations
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Healing 2.0: Life After Loss
You've probably heard that people who lose a loved o... more
Nov 13 2023 49m
Understanding Adversity and Resilience
Chapter 1 16 mins
The Five Stages of Grief
Chapter 2 10 mins
Understanding Grief and Resilience
Chapter 3 10 mins
Navigating Grief
Chapter 4 8 mins
Navigating Grief and Making Choices
Chapter 5 7 mins
Insights on Grief and Emotional Recovery
Chapter 6 1 min
Support for Hidden Brain From Sotiktu
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Healing 2.0: What We Gain from Pain
We’ve all heard the saying, “What doesn’t kill you m... more
Nov 6 2023 49m
The Phenomenon of Superhero Movie Plots
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Power of Adversity
Chapter 2 15 mins
Post-Traumatic Growth and Cultural Influence
Chapter 3 6 mins
Trauma's Impact on Growth and Normalization
Chapter 4 11 mins
Adversity's Role in Character Development
Chapter 5 6 mins
Primary and Secondary Control
Chapter 6 9 mins
Effects of Trauma and Adversity
Chapter 7 1 min
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