Hungry, Hungry Hippocampus

We have lots of ways to describe the good that can come from bad: a blessing in disguise, a silver lining — but what if the bad thing was truly awful? This week on Hidden Brain, framing and re-framing...

4 Loka 201620min

This week on Hidden Brain, coincidences. Why they're not quite as magical as they seem... and the reasons we can't help but search for meaning in them anyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

27 Syys 201627min

We have an anniversary to celebrate. We've been bringing you Hidden Brain for a year now, and we are so glad and thankful you've come along with us. We've learned a lot about what you like, and what w...

22 Syys 20162min

A few months ago, Hidden Brain investigated claims that Airbnb users were facing discrimination on the platform. Now, we bring you an update on the company's response. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

20 Syys 201623min

In the midst of a rancorous election, we present a new theory to explain why the two sides of the aisle seem irreconcilable sometimes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

13 Syys 201621min

We've all heard the old adage that "power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," but psychologist Dacher Keltner at UC Berkeley has found evidence to prove it. His book is The Powe...

6 Syys 201626min

Derek Amato wasn't born a musical savant. He became one—almost instantly—after hitting his head on the bottom of a swimming pool. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

30 Elo 201624min

This week, Harvard researcher Dan Gilbert tells us why we're bad at predicting our future happiness, how that affects our decision making, and why we are actually happier after making a decision that ...

23 Elo 201622min