“Nonviolent campaigns were twice as likely to have succeeded as their violent counterparts.”
This week, the surprising truth about what actually produces radical change.
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In this week’s episode, the unseen traps that influence our behavior when it comes to money, and how to break free from their influence.
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After making a series of unfortunate choices, Jay found himself sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless. But a fellow inmate's words brought him comfort and changed how he saw his life. www.hiddenbrain.org/unsunghero/j...
A few years ago, John’s 12-year-old daughter developed a sudden illness, and for months she could barely leave the house. On the first warm day of the year, he brought her outside. A man drove by, rolled down his window, and said something John will never forget. www.hiddenbrain.org/unsunghero/j...
Many of us see honesty as a virtue. But we also bend the truth a lot more than we like to admit. In this week’s episode, we talk to psychologist Emma Levine about the morally complex terrain of truth and lies. open.spotify.com/episode/0AtC...
Group identity can shape what we think, what we see — even what we smell. This week, Jay Van Bavel explains the psychology behind group dynamics. How groups bring out the best — and worst — in our humanity.
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We tend to think of group identity as something that divides us. But it can also bring people together. In this week’s episode, psychologist Jay Van Bavel explains the power of group identity — and how we can use it to foster connection rather than conflict. www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/grou...
We can’t wait to see you, New York! If you don’t have tickets to our live show at Town Hall, don’t delay – join Shankar and other Hidden Brain fans for an evening of science and storytelling: www.ticketmaster.com/event/030063...
Dan Roche was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in one eye. At baseball practice one day, his coach noticed he was losing sight of the ball and helped him adjust. Fifty years later, it’s still a small act of kindness Dan has never forgotten. www.hiddenbrain.org/unsunghero/d...
Our next stops on Hidden Brain’s live tour are fast approaching! Join Shankar at one of our upcoming shows in Philadelphia or New York – more info and tickets at hiddenbrain.org/tour/
Our next stops on Hidden Brain’s live tour are fast approaching! Join Shankar at one of our upcoming shows in Philadelphia or New York – more info and tickets at hiddenbrain.org/tour/
In the 90s, Ana Maria’s father drove a taxi. One regular passenger always ended the ride with $20 for Ana Maria to "buy something nice." One day, the man pulled out a $50 bill — the exact amount she needed to apply to her dream school. www.hiddenbrain.org/unsunghero/a...
Charismatic leaders can inspire devotion and give people a powerful sense of meaning. They can also make us vulnerable.
This week, historian Molly Worthen explains how to recognize the spell of charisma, and why questioning it is essential to a healthy society.
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What does it do to a person to feel overlooked for years?
In this week’s episode, psychologist Gordon Flett examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence.
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“It's really refreshing to see them just be normal.”
We continue our conversation with psychologist Leslie John about the power of vulnerability — how honesty deepens intimacy, and why the conversations we dread the most can become the ones that bring us closest www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/comi...
This week on My Unsung Hero: On the day her divorce was finalized, Kristi Reeves went hiking alone. When she broke down on the trail, a stranger offered a hug that helped her move forward. www.hiddenbrain.org/unsunghero/k...
Keeping a secret can cause your stress hormones to go up – and may even impair how your brain works. This week, the first of a two-part series on the costs of hiding the truth. open.spotify.com/episode/0cZ3...
The Hidden Brain tour continues! Join Shankar at one of our upcoming shows in Philadelphia or New York – more info and tickets at hiddenbrain.org/tour/
In 2007, Larry Maxfield helped his brother Marty move to Utah. Marty had terminal cancer, and he and his wife wanted to be near family in the final days of his life. When they arrived, neighbors and church members had transformed Marty’s house into a warm home. www.hiddenbrain.org/unsunghero/l...
We tend to think of courage as a personality trait – either you have it, or you don’t. But what if courage is more like a muscle that you can strengthen?
This week, we talk to behavioral scientist Ranjay Gulati about how to live a more courageous life.
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“Courage is a choice. And it's a choice you make in the face of fear.”
Today, behavioral scientist Ranjay Gulati argues that courage is a choice, and that we can strengthen the reflexes that will help us to be brave when it matters most.
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Ever have a tiny voice in your head that asks, “do I belong here?” And when you try to quiet that voice, does it just get louder?
This week, we talk to psychologist Greg Walton about the psychology of spiraling. And how to keep our fears from turning into beliefs.
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“Awe is encountering vast mysteries that we don't understand.” —psychologist Dacher Keltner
This week, we revisit an episode on a simple source of joy — one that’s all around us. open.spotify.com/episode/7MaY...
This week on My Unsung Hero: On her first Christmas rush shift, teenage Stephanie Cole froze at the register — until a customer helped her breathe again. The woman’s insistence that she “take your time” has stayed with her for decades. www.hiddenbrain.org/unsunghero/s...
Everywhere we look, the modern world offers opportunities to give ourselves little jolts of pleasure. But these moments of delight come at a cost. This week, we revisit a conversation with Anna Lembke about the profound story of addiction in all our lives. open.spotify.com/episode/21D5...
This week on My Unsung Hero: After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Gillian Kline realized she has one day left to choose a new health insurance plan. Her HR representative helped her navigate the decision — and modeled extraordinary kindness. www.hiddenbrain.org/unsunghero/g...
This December, Hidden Brain is proud to join #PodsFightPoverty. We’re teaming up with other podcasts to raise funds to lift 3 villages in Rwanda out of extreme poverty. Your donation goes directly to the families. Visit GiveDirectly.org/HiddenBrain to make a difference for someone who needs it.
Fred Rogers said, “Play is the work of the child.”
This week on the show, we revisit an episode about the power of play.
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