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Our Animal Instincts
Does living with animals really make us healthier? Why do we eat some animals and keep others as pets? This week on Hidden Brain, we talk with psycho…
6 years, 9 months ago
Me, Myself, and IKEA
Are women named Virginia more likely to move to Virginia? Are people with the last name of Carpenter more likely to be carpenters? This week on Hidde…
6 years, 9 months ago
People Like Us
Generations of Americans have struggled against segregation. Most of us believe in the ideal of a colorblind society. But what happens when that ide…
6 years, 9 months ago
More Divided Than Ever?
Many of us intuitively feel that the bitter partisanship of American politics is bad for our nation. So should we be concerned about the health of ou…
6 years, 9 months ago
Losing Face
It happens to all of us: someone recognizes you on the street, calls you by name, and says hello. You, meanwhile, have no idea who that person is. Re…
6 years, 10 months ago
What's Not On The Test
Smarts matter. But other factors may play an even bigger role in whether someone succeeds. This week, we speak with Nobel Prize-winning economist Jam…
6 years, 10 months ago
Creating God
If you've taken part in a religious service, have you ever stopped to think about how it all came to be? How did people become believers? Where did t…
6 years, 10 months ago
A Dramatic Cure
Placebos belong in clinical trials, not in the doctor's office. That's the conventional wisdom, anyway. This week, we ask what placebos might teach u…
6 years, 10 months ago
Why No One Feels Rich
If you've ever flown in economy class on a plane, you probably had to walk through the first class cabin to get to your seat. Maybe you noticed the e…
6 years, 11 months ago
The Sorting Hat
The desire to find our tribe is universal. We like to know who we are and where we belong. This fascination has led to a thriving industry built on t…
6 years, 11 months ago