Podcast Episodes

Episode 40: Silver and Gold

The rush of victory or crush of defeat in the Olympics can flash by very quickly. But if you slow those moments down, there's a lot to learn about human behavior.

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Published on 9 years, 4 months ago

Encore of Episode 7: Lonely Hearts

Jesse always wanted to fall in love. So when the perfect woman started writing him letters, it seemed too good to be true. Because it was. This week, a story about a con — with a twist. When the con …

Published on 9 years, 5 months ago

Episode 39: Vacations

Summer vacations often take time, energy and money to plan. Expectations can run unreasonably high. This week in Stopwatch Science, we dive into what research says about how to have a better getaway.…

Published on 9 years, 5 months ago

Episode 38: Me, Me, Me

It doesn't take a psychologist to see narcissism in our culture of selfies. But we decided to talk to one anyway. Jean Twenge is a researcher and author of the books The Narcissism Epidemic, and Gene…

Published on 9 years, 5 months ago

Episode 37: Smoke & Mirrors

Six months ago, Hidden Brain's Max Nesterak made a resolution to quit smoking. But as we all know... resolutions are made to be broken. This week, we check in with Max to find out how he's fared, and…

Published on 9 years, 5 months ago

Episode 36: Science of Deception

This week on Hidden Brain, we find out what makes humans of all ages cheat. Plus in Stopwatch Science, Dan Pink comes armed with studies on how our social context influences our cheating habits.

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Published on 9 years, 6 months ago

Episode 35: Creature Comforts

This week, Hidden Brain considers the power of touch. First, Alison MacAdam tells us the story of her security blanket, called Baba. Then, Shankar interviews writer Deborah Blum about groundbreaking …

Published on 9 years, 6 months ago

Encore of Episode 13: Terrorism

In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, we explore how groups such as the Islamic State explicitly try to capitalize on the grievances and individual frustrations of potential "recruits."

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Published on 9 years, 6 months ago

Episode 34: Google at Work

This week on Hidden Brain, Shankar talks to Google's Laszlo Bock for insider tips and insights about what works — and what doesn't work — in recruiting, motivating, and retaining a talented workforce…

Published on 9 years, 6 months ago

Episode 33: Food for Thought

What do large tables, large breakfasts, and large servers have in common? They all affect how much you eat. This week on Hidden Brain, we look at the hidden forces that drive our diets.

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Published on 9 years, 6 months ago