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Hidden Brain

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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What Your Online Self Reveals About You

Dec 16, 2024
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The Secret to Gift-Giving

Dec 9, 2024
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How Monsters are Made

Dec 2, 2024
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The Power of Family Stories

Nov 25, 2024
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Emotions 2.0: The Logic of Rage

Nov 18, 2024
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Emotions 2.0: What's Better than Being Happy?

Nov 11, 2024
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Emotions 2.0: The Benefits of Mixed Emotions

Nov 4, 2024
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Emotions 2.0: The Feeling that Moves Us Forward

Oct 28, 2024
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Emotions 2.0: When I Feel What You Feel

Oct 21, 2024
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How to Win People Over

Oct 14, 2024