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  Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam  

Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.

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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#514

How To Be Alone

We're always told to reach for that next ring, work that third job, go to that boisterous party after a long day at work. You only live once ... right? But psychologist [Netta Weinstein] (https://www.reading.ac.uk/pcls/staff/netta-weinstein) says that when we constantly engage in achievement and distraction, we lose something essential about ourselves. This week, she makes a case for solitude, and examines what happens when we seek a quieter, more reflective interior life. If you like today's episode, check out our two-part series on mindfulness: [Seeking Serenity: Part 1] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/seeking-serenity-part-1/) [Seeking Serenity: Part 2] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/seeking-serenity-part-2/) ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:33

22 Jul 2024

#513

Changing Our Mental Maps

As we move through the world, it's easy to imagine we're processing everything that happens around us and then deciding how to respond. But psychologist and neuroscientist [Norman Farb] (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/people/norman-farb) says our brains actually navigate the world by coming up with mental maps. These maps act like an autopilot system, allowing us to navigate our lives more efficiently. But sometimes, they can lead us astray, leaving us stuck on a path of negativity and unhappiness. This week, we talk with Norman Farb about how we can update our internal maps and see the world more clearly.  If you like this episode, be sure to check out part two of our chat with Norman Farb for Hidden Brain+. That episode is called "Making Sense." You can try Hidden Brain+ for free with a seven-day trial by going to [support.hiddenbrain.org] (https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain) or [apple.co/hiddenbrain] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?mt=2&ls=1&itscg=30200S&itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&ct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&at=1010l3ab3) .  ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

53 MINS

53:44

15 Jul 2024

#512

Out of the Rabbit Hole

Cognitive scientist [Nafees Hamid] (https://icsr.info/?team=dr-nafees-hamid) studies the minds of people drawn to radical or fringe ideas. This week, he takes us on a deep dive into the motivations of people on the brink of extremism — and those who have already been radicalized. We examine what prompts people to turn to violence, and how to pull them back from the seductive appeal of extremist ideas. Interested in learning more about the themes and ideas we discussed today? Check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes: [Romeo and Juliet in Kigali] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/romeo-juliet-in-rwanda/) [Moral Combat] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/moral-combat/) Our podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+, is now available across devices and podcast platforms. You can join on either [Apple Podcasts ] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750) or via our [Patreon page] (https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain) . Thanks for your support of the show — we truly appreciate it!  ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

47 MINS

47:57

08 Jul 2024

#511

Befriending Your Inner Voice

You know that negative voice that goes round and round in your head, keeping you up at night? When that negative inner voice gets switched on, it’s hard to think about anything else. Psychologist [Ethan Kross] (https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/ekross.html) has a name for it: chatter. In this favorite conversation from 2022,  we talk with Ethan about how to keep our negative emotions from morphing into chatter.  Our podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+, is now available across devices and podcast platforms. You can join on either [Apple Podcasts ] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750) or via our [Patreon page] (https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain) . Thanks for your support of the show — we truly appreciate it!  ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:28

01 Jul 2024

#510

Making the World Sparkle Again

Across every domain of our lives, our minds have a tendency to get accustomed to things. In fact, the brain seems evolutionarily designed to focus on the new and unexpected, on novel threats and opportunities. In our daily lives, this means we take wonderful things for granted. We cease to appreciate amazing people, or the good fortune of being healthy. This week, neuroscientist [Tali Sharot] (https://affectivebrain.com/?page_id=161) explains why we get used to things — and how to see with fresh eyes. Our podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+, is now available across platforms and devices. You can sign up for a free seven-day trial at [support.hiddenbrain.org] (https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain) or [apple.co/hiddenbrain] (https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain) . Your subscription provides key support to help us build you many more episodes of Hidden Brain. We’re truly grateful.  ... Read more

24 Jun 2024

50 MINS

50:31

24 Jun 2024

#509

Our God-Shaped Brains

Some think of religious faith as just that: a leap of faith. But psychologists are increasingly filling in the gaps in our understanding of how beliefs shape — and are shaped by — the human mind. This week, psychologist [Ara Norenzayan] (https://psych.ubc.ca/profile/ara-norenzayan/) explores features in the brain that are tied to our capacity for faith. And he shows how all of us, both religious and non-religious people, can use this knowledge to find more meaning in our lives. For more of our reporting on religion and the mind, be sure to check out our episode " [Creating God] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/creating-god/) ."  ... Read more

17 Jun 2024

50 MINS

50:18

17 Jun 2024

#508

Why You Feel Empty

Have you ever had an unexplainable feeling of emptiness? Life seems perfect - and yet - something is missing. This week, sociologist [Corey Keyes] (https://hip.emory.edu/faculty/bios/keyes_corey.html) helps us understand where feelings of emptiness come from, how to navigate them and why they're more common than we might assume. If you missed it, make sure to listen to last week's episode on [Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/why-trying-too-hard-can-backfire-on-you/) . Thanks for listening! ... Read more

10 Jun 2024

49 MINS

49:40

10 Jun 2024

#507

Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You

Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like all aspects of human behavior, you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. This week, we talk with philosopher [Ted Slingerland] (https://philosophy.ubc.ca/profile/edward-slingerland-iii/) about techniques to prevent overthinking, and how we can cultivate the under-appreciated skill of letting go.  To hear more of our conversation with Ted Slingerland, be sure to check out our Hidden Brain+ episode with him, available now. You can join Hidden Brain+ via [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain) or [Apple Podcasts] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts) . Thanks for listening!  ... Read more

03 Jun 2024

52 MINS

52:17

03 Jun 2024

#506

Innovation 2.0: Do Less

The human drive to invent new things has led to pathbreaking achievements in medicine, science and society. But our desire to create can keep us from seeing one of the most powerful paths to progress: subtraction. In a favorite conversation from 2022, engineer [Leidy Klotz] (https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/leidy-klotz) shares how streamlining and simplifying is sometimes the best path to innovation.  Today's episode concludes our Innovation 2.0 series. If you've enjoyed these episodes, please tell a friend about them! They can find all of the stories in this series in this podcast feed, or at https://hiddenbrain.org/. Thanks for listening!  ... Read more

27 May 2024

46 MINS

46:11

27 May 2024

#505

Innovation 2.0: Shortcuts and Speed Bumps

Most of us love to brainstorm with colleagues. But so often, our idea-generating sessions don't lead to anything tangible. Teams fill up walls with sticky notes about creative possibilities and suggestions for improvement, but nothing actually gets implemented. Some researchers even have a name for it: "innovation theater." This week, we explore the science of execution. Psychologist [Bob Sutton] (https://casbs.stanford.edu/people/robert-i-sutton) tells us how to move from innovation theater . . . to actual innovation. You can find all the episodes in our Innovation 2.0 series in this podcast feed, or on our website, [hiddenbrain.org] (https://hiddenbrain.org/) .  ... Read more

20 May 2024

49 MINS

49:10

20 May 2024

#504

Innovation 2.0: The Influence You Have

Think about the last time you asked someone for something. Maybe you were nervous or worried about what the person would think of you. Chances are that you didn’t stop to think about the pressure you were exerting on that person. This week, we continue our Innovation 2.0 series with a 2020 episode about a phenomenon known as as “egocentric bias.” We talk with psychologist [Vanessa Bohns] (https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/people/vanessa-bohns) about how this bias leads us astray, and how we can use this knowledge to ask for the things we need.  Did you catch the first two episodes in our Innovation 2.0 series? You can find them in this podcast feed or on [our website] (https://hiddenbrain.org/) . And if you're enjoying this series, please share it with a friend or family member. Thanks!  ... Read more

13 May 2024

52 MINS

52:04

13 May 2024

#503

Innovation 2.0: Multiplying the Growth Mindset

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt that people wrote you off? Maybe a teacher suggested you weren't talented enough to take a certain class, or a boss implied that you didn't have the smarts needed to handle a big project. In the latest in our "Innovation 2.0 series," we talk with [Mary Murphy] (https://psych.indiana.edu/directory/faculty/murphy-mary.html) , who studies what she calls "cultures of genius." We'll look at how these cultures can keep people and organizations from thriving, and how we can create environments that better foster our growth. Do you know someone who'd find the ideas in today's episode to be useful? Please share it with them! And if you liked today's conversation, you might also like these classic Hidden Brain episodes:  [ The Edge Effect] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/edge-effect/) [The Secret to Great Teams] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-secret-to-great-teams/) [Dream Jobs] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-dream-jobs/) ... Read more

06 May 2024

52 MINS

52:10

06 May 2024

#502

Innovation 2.0: How Big Ideas Are Born

Why is it so hard to guess where we're meant to be? To predict where we'll end up? Nearly all of us have had the experience of traveling down one road, only to realize it's not the road for us. At the University of Virginia, [Saras Sarasvathy] (https://www.darden.virginia.edu/faculty-research/directory/saras-d-sarasvathy) uses the lens of entrepreneurship to study how we plan and prepare for the future. We kick off our new "Innovation 2.0" series by talking with Saras about how we pursue goals and make decisions. Do you know someone who might benefit from our conversation with Saras about expert entrepreneurs? Please share it with them if so! And be sure to check out our other conversations about how to get out of ruts and figure out a path forward:  Who Do You Want to Be? [You 2.0 : How to Break Out of a Rut] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-break-out-of-a-rut/) ... Read more

29 Apr 2024

50 MINS

50:18

29 Apr 2024

#501

Parents: Keep Out!

If you're a parent or a teacher, you've probably wondered how to balance play and safety for the kids in your care. You don't want to put children in danger, but you also don't want to rob them of the joy of exploration. This week, we talk with psychologist [Peter Gray] (https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/psychology-neuroscience/people/affiliated-and-emeritus/peter-gray.html) about how this balance has changed — for parents and children alike — and what we can do about it. For more of our reporting on children and parents, check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes: [Kinder-Gardening] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/kinder-gardening/) [Bringing Up Baby ] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/bringing-up-baby/)   ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

53 MINS

53:40

22 Apr 2024