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Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If youโve ever asked yourself these questions, youโre not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind โ 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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Learning to play a musical instrument is hard. So is trying to run a marathon, writing a term paper, and caring for a sick child. These things involve frustration, pain, and disappointment โ yet we do them anyway. This week, in part two of our look at the allure of suffering, psychologist Michael Inzlicht explains what we get from doing things thatโฆ
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We generally think of pain as something to be avoided. But psychologist Paul Bloom says that as much as we're wired to avoid suffering, we also seek it out. This week, we begin a two-part mini series about the curious pleasure we take in certain forms of pain. Hidden Brain is about to go on tour! Join Shankar in a city near you as he shares key insโฆ
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The Price of Revenge
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Revenge often feels sweet, but what price do we pay for seeking it out? Researcher James Kimmel, Jr. proposes a radical theory: our desire for vengeance operates like an addiction in the brain. This week, how โrevenge addictionโ plays out in our everyday lives โ and on a global scale. Hidden Brain is about to go on tour! Join us as Shankar shares sโฆ
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Have you ever encountered someone who clearly knows you, but you have no idea who they are? This week, we feature a classic Hidden Brain episode about people on opposite ends of the facial recognition spectrum. Then, in the second part of the show, we bring you another perspective on facial recognition from the Revisionist History podcast. Host Malโฆ
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You probably know someone who thinks they know more about something than they really do. But you could never be described that way . . . could you? This week, cognitive scientist Phil Fernbach explains the "illusion of knowledge" โ the fact that we think we understand the world in much greater detail than we actually do. He'll explore why this happโฆ
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Forgetting something โ whether it's a colleague's name or where we put our keys โ can be deeply frustrating. This week, psychologist Ciara Greene helps us explore the science of forgetting. We look at why our minds hold on to some memories for a lifetime, but discard others within seconds. And we grapple with a question many people ask themselves: โฆ
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How to Harness Your Feelings
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Do you feel like you control your emotions, or do your emotions control you? What scientists call "emotion regulation" turns out to be one of the most important life skills we can possess. It's essential in dealing with setbacks, in balancing risks and rewards, and in maintaining successful relationships. This week, psychologist Ethan Kross exploreโฆ
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There's no magic potion that can make someone adore you. But there are things you can do to promote a deep and enduring connection โ and even feelings of passion โ between yourself and your partner. In the final chapter of our Relationships 2.0 series, psychologist Arthur Aron shares some techniques for falling and staying in love. In today's conveโฆ
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Relationships 2.0: Why Did You Do That? + Your Questions Answered: Fred Luskin on Grudges
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As we go through life, weโre constantly trying to figure out what other people are thinking and feeling. Psychologist Liane Young says this ability to assess other peopleโs thoughts โis an extraordinary feat of cognition. This week, in a favorite episode from our archives, we explore this mental superpower โ and how it can lead us astray. In our coโฆ
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Relationships 2.0: The Power of Tiny Interactions + Your Questions Answered: Erica Bailey on Authenticity
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As you go about your day, you likely interact with family, friends and coworkers. These relationships can help you feel cared for and connected. But what if thereโs a whole category of people in your life whose impact is overlooked? Today, in a favorite episode from our archives, psychologist Gillian Sandstrom reveals some simple ways to make your โฆ
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