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Hidden Brain

By: Hidden Brain Shankar Vedantam
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  • Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
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  • Innovation 2.0: How Big Ideas Are Born

    Innovation 2.0: How Big Ideas Are Born
    Apr 29 2024

    Why is it so hard to guess where we're meant to be? To predict where we'll end up? Nearly all of us have had the experience of traveling down one road, only to realize it's not the road for us. At the University of Virginia, Saras Sarasvathy uses the lens of entrepreneurship to study how we plan and prepare for the future. We kick off our new "Innovation 2.0" series by talking with Saras about how we pursue goals and make decisions.

    Do you know someone who might benefit from our conversation with Saras about expert entrepreneurs? Please share it with them if so! And be sure to check out our other conversations about how to get out of ruts and figure out a path forward:

    Who Do You Want to Be?

    You 2.0 : How to Break Out of a Rut
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    50 mins
  • Parents: Keep Out!

    Parents: Keep Out!
    Apr 22 2024

    If you're a parent or a teacher, you've probably wondered how to balance play and safety for the kids in your care. You don't want to put children in danger, but you also don't want to rob them of the joy of exploration. This week, we talk with psychologist Peter Gray about how this balance has changed — for parents and children alike — and what we can do about it.

    For more of our reporting on children and parents, check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes:

    Kinder-Gardening

    Bringing Up Baby

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    54 mins
  • The Curious Science of Cravings

    The Curious Science of Cravings
    Apr 15 2024

    We've all had those days when all we want is a little treat. Maybe it's a bag of chips, an ice cream sundae or a glass of wine. But sometimes, these desires become all-consuming. This week on the show, psychiatrist Judson Brewer helps us understand the science of cravings, and how we should respond to them.

    If you liked today's conversation, be sure to check out other Hidden Brain episodes about ways to regain a feeling of control over your life: Creatures of Habit and Taking Control of Your Time.
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    49 mins
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so very poignant and applicable

whether you're in a rough patch or not, this is a must- listen for your current and future self

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Love this podcast

Every single podcast is full of fun and knowledge, I got hook from the first time that listens to it. Will recommend to anyone.

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Relevant concepts to current events

I enjoy Shankar Vedantam’s voice and his insights. He chooses interesting people to interview. This show is always worthwhile to listen to.

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Totally makes sense

The analysis, research and experiments at amazing. I would say that I believe in God in the abstract and any other attributes (punitive, kind, mercy,...) take away.

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Very thought provoking episode!

This podcast is great, but this episode was fantastic! Really makes you stop & think about "bad people" vs. "good people".

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The Best Podcast

Absolutely the most informative, interesting, well made, well presented, thoughtful and intriguing podcast I've found. The topics are so relevant and presented in a non-biased, apolitical and clear manner to appeal to everyone. I'm hooked.

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Less is more

I'm old. What do I want to leave behind? This podcast addresses all of that is and more... Grateful.

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Thought provoking.

Always gives me something to think about. Informative and entertaining, often leading me to dive into a subject a little deeper.

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My very favorite podcast!

Ever episode is informative, fascinating, and often times a must-share! There are so many episodes that I listen again and again so o can really internalize it all.

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Science behind the brain

Amazing program. I hear it on NPR and podcast it. Just today (12/17/20) heard The Stoic Challenge. Very good questions by Mr. Shankar and excellent way to spend your drive, workout time. Thank you.

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