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Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — 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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Executive Producer and Head of Content at Hidden Brain Media. Joined Shankar Vedantam in launching the independent production company, Hidden Brain Media. Oversees production of the Hidden Brain radio show and podcast, providing editorial support to the host and producers.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Paul Bloom is a psychologist and professor known for his research on the psychology of pleasure, pain, and the human mind.
James Kimmel, Jr. is a researcher known for his work on the psychology of revenge and addiction, exploring how these behaviors operate within the brain and influence human actions.
Malcolm Gladwell is a renowned author, journalist, and speaker known for his books on social psychology and human behavior, including 'The Tipping Point' and 'Outliers.' He is the host of the Revisionist History podcast, which re-examines overlooked or misunderstood historical events and cultural phenomena.
Lucie Sullivan is a producer for the Revisionist History podcast. She is known for her work in audio storytelling and has contributed to various projects that explore human cognition and perception, including topics related to facial recognition.
Phil Fernbach is a cognitive scientist and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on the illusion of knowledge, how people understand and misunderstand the world around them, and the ways in which this affects decision-making and perception. Fernbach has authored numerous articles and books on the topic of human cognition and is a prominent expert in the field of cognitive psychology.
Ciara Greene is a psychologist known for her research on memory and forgetting. She has contributed to the understanding of how memories are formed, retained, and lost, and her work often explores the cognitive processes that underlie these phenomena. Greene's insights into the science of memory have been influential in both academic and public discussions about the nature of forgetfulness and its implications for mental health.

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Biography

Led by host Shankar Vedantam, Hidden Brain explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior.

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Hidden Brain.

0:00 51:15

Ouch! That Feels Great

Hosts
Shankar Vedantam
Guests
Paul Bloom
Keywords
pain pleasure psychology suffering curiosity

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 insights from the first decade of the show. For more info and tickets, go to https://hiddenbrain.org/tour/.

0:00 1:06:04

The Price of Revenge

Hosts
Shankar Vedantam
Guests
James Kimmel, Jr.
Keywords
revenge addiction psychology behavioral science

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 “revenge addiction” plays out in our everyday lives — and on a global scale. 

Hidden Brain is about to go on tour! Join us as Shankar shares seven key insights he's learned from the show over the past decade. To see if we're coming to your city, and to purchase tickets, go to hiddenbrain.org/tour

0:00 56:20

Do I Know You? (A Hidden Brain-Revisionist History special on facial recognition)

Hosts
Shankar Vedantam
Guests
Malcolm Gladwell Lucie Sullivan
Keywords
facial recognition identity recognition Malcolm Gladwell Lucie Sullivan Hidden Brain Revisionist History

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 Malcolm Gladwell struggles with identifying faces, while producer Lucie Sullivan is exceptional at it.

Hidden Brain is about to kickoff a nationwide tour! Join Shankar as he shares seven key insights from the first decade of the show. To find out if we're coming to a city near you, and purchase tickets, go to https://hiddenbrain.org/tour/

0:00 55:12

How Much Do We Really Know?

Hosts
Shankar Vedantam
Guests
Phil Fernbach
Keywords
illusion of knowledge cognitive science self-awareness perception of understanding

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" — the fact that we think we understand the world in much greater detail than we actually do. He'll explore why this happens, and how to close the gap between what we know and what we think we know. 

Hidden Brain is about to go on tour! Join Shankar in a city near you as he shares key insights from the first decade of the show. For more info and tickets, go to https://hiddenbrain.org/tour/

0:00 48:01

Forget About It!

Hosts
Shankar Vedantam
Guests
Ciara Greene
Keywords
forgetting memory psychology neurological underpinnings psychological states forgetfulness

Forgetting something — whether it's a colleague's name or where we put our keys — 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: Is my forgetfulness a sign that something is wrong with me?

In this episode, you'll learn about: 

*The neurological underpinnings of memory

*Why forgetting is a core part of how our minds work 

*Why this process of forgetting can sometimes be a good thing

*How our psychological states shape what we remember, and how we frame our memories

*Why we should treat our memories with skepticism and our forgetfulness with compassion 

Hidden Brain is going on tour! Join us as Shankar shares key insights from the first decade of the show — more info and tickets can be found here: https://hiddenbrain.org/tour

Ratings

Global:
4.6 rating 46036 reviews

USA

4.6 ratings 40000 reviews

Canada

4.7 ratings 3100 reviews

Australia

4.7 ratings 1200 reviews

UK

4.7 ratings 1100 reviews

New Zealand

4.7 ratings 216 reviews

South Africa

4.8 ratings 211 reviews

Singapore

4.6 ratings 107 reviews

Ireland

4.7 ratings 102 reviews