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Episode 6: The Science of Fear
This week, for Halloween, the Hidden Brain podcast gets spooky. We explore the science of fear — traveling to a haunted house curated by a scientist to investigate what scares us, and why some people…
Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
Episode 5: Compassion
On this week's episode of Hidden Brain, we'll explore the science of compassion, and how being kind to others can make a real difference in your own life.
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Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
Episode 4: Students and Teachers
In this episode of the Hidden Brain podcast, the connections between students and teachers, and how finding things in common between them might be a tool for closing the achievement gap.
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Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
Episode 3: Stereotype Threat
Annie Duke was often the only woman at the poker table, which influenced the way people saw her, and the way she saw herself. Feeling like an outsider can come at a cost, but also can be an advantage…
Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
Brain Bonus: Magic Brain
In time for your Friday commute, we introduce you to a new segment called Magic Brain. Shankar explores the social science behind magic, and discovers that free choice is sometimes just an illusion.
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Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
Episode 2: Near Victories
Shankar Vedantam explores "almosts" and "not quites" on this episode of the Hidden Brain podcast, with the help of Monica Wadhwa, Dan Pink, and country music singer Kacey Musgraves.
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Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
Episode 1: Switchtracking
The first episode of Hidden Brain explores switchtracking: a common pattern in conversations you'll be accusing your partner of in no time! Plus speedy science, a cup of tea and a song from Adam Cole…
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
Hidden Brain: A Sneak Peek
Check out a few minutes of the latest podcast from NPR: Hidden Brain. Shankar Vedantam explores what happens when two people think they are talking about the same thing, but in reality are speeding d…
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
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Published on 10 years, 4 months ago