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  Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam  

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

 

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#535

What Your Online Self Reveals About You

Every day, we leave small traces of ourselves online. And we might not realize what these traces say about us. This week, computational social scientist [Sandra Matz] (https://business.columbia.edu/faculty/people/sandra-matz) explores how understanding what we actually do online –  not just what we think we do – can help us improve our lives.  Looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a fellow Hidden Brain fan? You can now [give a gift subscription] (https://www.patreon.com/hiddenbrain/gift) to Hidden Brain+!   ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:03

16 Dec 2024

#534

The Secret to Gift-Giving

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are hunting for that special something for the special someones in our lives. It’s how we show we care about them. So why is it so hard to find the right gift? This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 conversation with researcher [Jeff Galak] (https://scholars.cmu.edu/2187-jeffrey-galak) . We'll discuss why the presents we give for holidays and birthdays often miss their mark, and how to become a better gift-giver.  Looking for a holiday gift for a fellow Hidden Brain fan? You can now [give a gift subscription to Hidden Brain+] (https://www.patreon.com/hiddenbrain/gift) ! Or if material gifts are more your style, go to [shop.hiddenbrain.org] (https://www.podswag.com/collections/hidden-brain) to find Hidden Brain t-shirts, mugs, stickers and more. ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:27

09 Dec 2024

#533

How Monsters are Made

What makes ordinary people do evil things? It was a question that long fascinated the psychologist Philip Zimbardo, who died in October. Zimbardo was best known for the controversial Stanford prison experiment, in which he created a simulated prison in the basement of a university building and recruited volunteers to act as prisoners and guards. This week, we explore how Zimbardo came to create one of psychology's most notorious experiments – and inadvertently became the poster child for the human weaknesses he was trying to study.   We're bringing Hidden Brain to the stage in San Francisco and Seattle in February 2025! Join our host Shankar Vedantam as he shares seven key insights from his first decade hosting the show. [Click here for more info and tickets] (https://hiddenbrain.org/tour/) .  ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:43

02 Dec 2024

#532

The Power of Family Stories

There's a tradition around many Thanksgiving dinner tables that's as consistent as stuffing and pumpkin pie: the family stories that get told year after year. Sometimes these stories are funny; sometimes they make us roll our eyes. No matter how we feel about these tales, we rarely pause to consider how they shape who we are and how we view the world. This week, we talk to psychologist [Robyn Fivush] (https://www.robynfivush.com/) about the profound impact that family stories can have on our lives.   If you enjoyed today's conversation, here are more Hidden Brain episodes you might like: [Healing 2.0: Change Your Story, Change Your Life] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/healing-2-0-change-your-story-change-your-life/)   [The Story of Your Life] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-story-of-your-life/) [Rewinding & Rewriting] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/rewinding-rewriting/) Thanks for listening!  ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

56 MINS

56:44

25 Nov 2024

#531

Emotions 2.0: The Logic of Rage

Neuroscientist [Doug Fields] (https://nacs.umd.edu/facultyprofile/fields/douglas) was on a trip to Europe when a pickpocket stole his wallet. Doug, normally mild-mannered, became enraged — and his fury turned him into a stranger to himself. This week, we revisit a favorite 2020 episode about the secret logic of irrational anger. This is the final episode in our Emotions 2.0 series. If you missed any of the episodes in the series, you can find them here in this podcast feed, or at [hiddenbrain.org] (https://hiddenbrain.org/) . And if there's someone in your life who you think would enjoy this series, please tell them about it. Thanks for listening!  ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:22

18 Nov 2024

#530

Emotions 2.0: What's Better than Being Happy?

Many of us go to great lengths to be happy. But is our singular focus on feeling good actually making us miserable? This week, psychologist [Jordi Quoidbach] (https://www.esade.edu/faculty/jordi.quoidbach) explores what happens when we try to live in an emotional monoculture, and makes a case for letting it all in — the ups ... and the downs. Be sure to check out the other episodes in our Emotions 2.0 series. And for more of our work on the topic of happiness, here are some other episodes you might enjoy:  [You 2.0: Where Happiness Hides] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/where-happiness-hides/) [Happiness 2.0: The Path to Contentment] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/happiness-2-0-the-path-to-contentment/) [Happiness 2.0: The Reset Button ] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/happiness-2-0-the-reset-button/)   ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

51 MINS

51:46

11 Nov 2024

#529

Emotions 2.0: The Benefits of Mixed Emotions

Sometimes we feel just one single feeling with overwhelming force. We're joyously happy. We're crushingly sad. But sometimes it's more complicated than that: We feel happy and sad at the same time. This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 episode with psychologist [Naomi Rothman] (https://business.lehigh.edu/directory/naomi-b-rothman) , who shares her research on the mixed emotion of ambivalence. She explores how being of two minds changes the way we think, and how it changes the way others see us.  Did you catch the first two episodes in our Emotions 2.0 series? You can find them in this podcast feed, or on our website, [hiddenbrain.org] (https://hiddenbrain.org/) . Thanks for listening!  ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

51 MINS

51:31

04 Nov 2024

#528

Emotions 2.0: The Feeling that Moves Us Forward

For centuries, philosophers and theologians have warned about the dangers of pride and hubris. It’s an emotion that can make us arrogant, egotistical, and reckless. But psychologist [Jessica Tracy] (https://ubc-emotionlab.ca/people/dr-jessica-tracy/) suggests this caution is too broad. She argues that when we see pride only as a negative emotion, we miss out on all the powerful ways it can also be a driver of creativity, altruism, and accomplishment.  Did you catch last week's conversation about collective emotions? It's the episode in this feed called "Emotions 2.0: When I Feel What You Feel."       ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:17

28 Oct 2024

#527

Emotions 2.0: When I Feel What You Feel

This week, we kick off our new series, Emotions 2.0, with a special double episode about the emotions we experience with other people. We often think that emotions like happiness or sadness live inside our individual minds. But if you’ve ever gone to a music concert in a big stadium or attended a political rally with like-minded voters, you know that emotions can move through crowds in powerful ways. We begin with psychologist [Amit Goldenberg] (https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=1194484) , who studies how emotions spread and ratchet up in intensity as more people experience them. Then, we bring you a favorite 2022 conversation with anthropologist [Dimitris Xygalatas] (https://anthropology.uconn.edu/person/dimitris-xygalatas/) , who takes us inside the world of fire walking to explore the emotional power of rituals.  If you love Hidden Brain, you can help support our work by becoming a member of Hidden Brain+! Your subscription includes bonus episodes you won't hear anywhere else, plus you'll be helping us to continue bringing you ideas and insights for years to come. You can sign up via [Apple Podcasts] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?at=1010l3ab3&ct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&itscg=30200S&ls=1) or our [Patreon page] (https://www.patreon.com/c/HiddenBrain) . Thanks for your support!  ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:12

21 Oct 2024

#526

How to Win People Over

We humans are a social species, and so it's not surprising that we care a lot about what other people think of us. It's also not surprising that many of us stumble when we try to manage others' views of us. This week, organizational psychologist [Alison Fragale] (https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/faculty/directory/alison-fragale/) explains why that is, and offers better ways to win friends and influence people.  Enjoy today's episode? Be sure to check out some of these other Hidden Brain conversations:  [How Others See You] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/mind-reading-how-others-see-you/) [You 2.0: How to See Yourself Clearly] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-see-yourself-clearly/) [Innovation 2.0: The Influence You Have] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-influence-you-have/)     ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:40

14 Oct 2024

#525

What's Hidden in Your Words

I. Me. My. You. He. She. They. It. To. Of. For. These are all words we use without a second thought. But psychologist [James Pennebaker] (https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/pennebak) says if we pay close attention to the patterns in speech and writing, we can understand profound things about others, and even ourselves. For more on the relationship between language and our minds, check out this classic Hidden Brain episode: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/watch-your-mouth/ ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:07

07 Oct 2024

#524

Sitting With Uncertainty

It can sometimes be exciting when we don't know what's coming next. Other times, the unknown can be deeply troubling. This week, we talk with researcher [Dannagal Goldthwaite Young] (https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/experts/dannagal-young/) about how we respond to uncertainty, and why this psychological trait plays a surprisingly large role in shaping our behavior, perspectives — even our political beliefs.  If you'd like to learn more about the intersection between psychology and our political views, check out these other Hidden Brain episodes:  [Moral Combat] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/moral-combat/) [US 2.0: Not at the Dinner Table] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/not-at-the-dinner-table/) [US 2.0: What We Have in Common ] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/us-2-0-what-we-have-in-common/)       ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

50 MINS

50:50

30 Sep 2024

#523

Rewrite Your Money Story

Money worries are one of the biggest sources of anxiety in our lives. Psychologist [Brad Klontz] (https://www.creighton.edu/campus-directory/klontz-bradley) says these worries are shaped by more than the number in our bank accounts — they’re often driven by our unconscious beliefs. This week, we bring you a favorite 2022 conversation with Klontz, who says it’s possible to identify and change what he calls our “money scripts.” For more of our work, please consider joining our podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+. It's our home for conversations and ideas you won't hear anywhere else. Plus, you'll be providing vital support for the work that we do. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, you can find us at [apple.co/hiddenbrain] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?at=1010l3ab3&ct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&itscg=30200S&ls=1) . If you use other podcast platforms or devices, you can sign up at [support.hiddenbrain.org] (https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain) . Thanks for your support!  ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

50 MINS

50:42

23 Sep 2024

#522

You 2.0: Fighting Despair

Every morning, you wake up and face the world. What does it look like to you? Do you see a paradise of endless opportunities, where people are friendly and helpful? Or a world filled with injustice, where people cannot be trusted? In the final installment of this year's You 2.0 series, we talk with psychologist [Jamil Zaki] (https://psychology.stanford.edu/people/jamil-zaki) about how we become disillusioned and distrustful of the world, and how to balance realism with hope. Did you miss any of the other episodes in the You 2.0 series? Make sure to give them a listen here or on our website:  --- [You 2.0: The Gift of Other People] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-the-gift-of-other-people/) --- [You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time ] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/taking-control-of-your-time/) --- [You 2.0: How To Say No] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-say-no/) --- [You 2.0: Remember More, Forget Less] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/remember-more-forget-less/) And if you like today's conversation with Jamil Zaki, be sure to check out our earlier conversation with him, " [The Empathy Gym] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-the-empathy-gym/) ."    ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:08

16 Sep 2024

#521

You 2.0: Remember More, Forget Less

It happens to the best of us — we blank on someone's name, or forget an important meeting, or bomb a test we thought we'd ace. In this week's installment of our You 2.0 series, we talk to cognitive scientist [Daniel Willingham] (https://psychology.as.virginia.edu/people/daniel-willingham) about the mysteries of memory: how it works, why it fails us, and how to build memories that stick.  For more of our You 2.0 series, listen to our episode on [how to say no] (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-say-no/) . ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

53 MINS

53:32

09 Sep 2024