What is the Hidden Brain Podcast about?
Hidden Brain Podcast | Hidden Brain Media Browse and listen to the most recent episodes of Hidden Brain and access the full archive of the Hidden Brain podcast. Hidden Brain explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and questions that lie at the heart of our complex and changing world.
Where can I find support for Hidden Brain?
And if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at support.hiddenbrain.org. It's 1994, and two men corner Leah on a dark street as she's walking home. Then she sees a car, and a glimmer of hope.
What is Shankar Vedantam's Hidden Brain?
Hidden Brain on Apple Podcasts 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.
How long did Randy Gardner stay awake?
Randy Gardner's sleep stunt gave him 15 minutes of fame and a spot on the game show To Tell The Truth. In 1963, Randy stayed awake for eleven days — breaking the world record for going without sleep.
Who is the host of Hidden Brain?
Hidden Brain is hosted by Shankar Vedantam and produced by Jennifer Schmidt, Rhaina Cohen, Parth Shah, Thomas Lu, Laura Kwerel, and Camila Vargas Restrepo. Our supervising producer is Tara Boyle. You can also follow us on Twitter @hiddenbrain. randy gardner.
How many people died from the Lazarus drug?
Oct 29, 2018. The Lazarus Drug. More than 70,000 people died of drug overdoses last year — many of them from heroin and other opioids. One of the most widely-used tools to confront this crisis is a drug called naloxone.
What is the brain divided into?
May 3, 2021. One Head, Two Brains. Your brain is divided in two: a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere. In this 2019 episode of Hidden Brain, we dive into Iain McGilchrist's research on how the left and right hemispheres shape our perceptions.
How many people died from heroin in 2017?
More than 70,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2017 — many of them from heroin and other opioids. One of the most widely-used tools to confront this crisis is a drug called naloxone. It can reverse an opioid overdose within seconds, and has been hailed by first responders and public health researchers.
What is the hidden brain?
Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
Is envy a motivator?
It also turns out to be one of the most difficult for researchers to study. And yet, there's mounting evidence that envy is a powerful motivator. This week, we explore an emotion that can inspire us to become better people — or to commit unspeakable acts.
Who is the singer on Hidden Brain?
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.
Humor Us
Why is it that toddlers laugh over 300 times a day and adults do not reach this statistic so quickly? Behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker from Stanford Business School wonders why many people lack humor in their lives as they age.
Why Nobody Feels Rich
This episode explores the psychology of inequality. Dr. Keith Payne, a psychologist at the University of North Carolina, speaks about how our brain is wired to compare ourselves to others, and how it affects our behavior. Dr. Payne explains the first time he realized the inequality of money as a fourth grader.
Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy
Philosopher William Irvine joins “Hidden Brain” to explore Ancient philosophical principles. The examples cited show listeners how to respond better to disappointment and misfortune. William looks at Stoicism.
Eyes Wide Open
Sleep can impact our health. In 1963, 17-year-old Randy Gardner broke the world record for staying awake 11 days in a row. In this episode, Randy joins Shankar by expressing what he learned from this experience and how this can be applied to life. Randy got this idea from a New York DJ who held a “wake-a-thon” to raise money for charity.
Why Conversations Go Wrong
Ever wondered about different communication styles? How sometimes, if you’re speaking the same language as the person you’re communicating with, things get misconstrued and conflict unintentionally happens? Do you want to learn how to listen better and speak more effectively, thus having better conversations? This episode expands upon all of these questions and more..
