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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.

  1. Relationships 2.0: Become a Better Negotiator

    3 DAYS AGO

    Relationships 2.0: Become a Better Negotiator

    When we head into a negotiation — whether we're asking for a raise or trying to get our spouse to do the dishes — our focus is usually on getting the other person to agree to our preferred outcome. What we don't focus on are our own biases and blind spots. Behavioral scientist Max Bazerman studies the theory and practice of negotiation, and he says that paying attention to these biases can help us to craft better deals.

    53 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO • HIDDEN BRAIN+ ONLY

    Relationships 2.0: Win-Win

    Many of us see negotiations as a zero-sum game, with clear winners and losers. In this companion episode for subscribers to Hidden Brain+, behavioral scientist Max Bazerman explores a different way to negotiate, one that tries to leave both parties better off.   Do you have follow-up questions after listening to this episode? If you'd be comfortable sharing those questions with the Hidden Brain audience, please record a voice memo on your phone. Email it to us at [email protected]. Use the subject line “negotiation.” Thanks!

    33 min
  3. Relationships 2.0: The Price of Disconnection

    31 MAR

    Relationships 2.0: The Price of Disconnection

    All of us want to "seen" by the people around us. We want to be recognized as unique individuals. Yet the experience of being seen in this way can be dispiritingly rare. This week, we kick off our "Relationships 2.0" series by talking with researcher Allison Pugh about the psychological benefits of what she calls "connective labor." She explains why this labor is often overlooked, and how to cultivate the superpower of making other people feel seen.

    50 min

  4. 31 MAR • HIDDEN BRAIN+ ONLY

    Relationships 2.0: Recovering the Human Touch

    In our modern era of AI and automation, is authentic human connection becoming something of a luxury good? We talk with sociologist Allison Pugh about how new technologies disrupt human interaction, but also how they can be used to help us feel seen and heard. This episode is the second part of our conversation with Allison Pugh — if you haven't yet listened to "Relationships 2.0: The Price of Disconnection," we recommend you start there. If you have a follow-up question for Allison after listening to this episode, and you’d be willing to share it with the Hidden Brain audience, please record a voice memo on your phone. Once you’ve done so, email it to us at [email protected]. Use the subject line “connection.” And thanks for listening!

    36 min
  5. The Moments that Change Us

    24 MAR

    The Moments that Change Us

    Often in life, we find ourselves wrestling with a decision. But in running these mental calculations, there's something we rarely consider about the future: we might not be the same person when we get there. This week, philosopher L.A. Paul explores how life-altering events reshape who we are.

    51 min
  6. Did I Really Do That?

    17 MAR

    Did I Really Do That?

    Have you ever been falsely accused of something? Many of us think there’s only one way we’d act in such a situation: we’d defend ourselves. We’d do whatever it takes to clear our name — and above all else, we’d never, ever confess to something we didn’t do. But psychologist Saul Kassin says that’s a myth. This week, we bring you a favorite 2022 episode about why we sometimes act against our own self-interest — even when the stakes are at their highest.

    52 min

  7. 13 MAR • HIDDEN BRAIN+ ONLY

    Shankar Shares a Favorite Poem

    In times of stress, poetry can serve as a soothing balm. When we read a beautiful poem, our minds slow down for a moment, and all the worries and tasks on our to-do lists briefly fall away. Today, we bring you a conversation from the Poetry for All podcast, which recently invited Shankar to share a favorite poem with hosts Joanne Diaz and Abram Van Engen. Shankar talks about what poetry means to him, and why his chosen work by W.H. Auden contains both a great truth and a "great untruth." Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! In every issue, we'll bring you new research on human behavior, along with a brain teaser and a moment of joy. You can sign up at news.hiddenbrain.org.

    41 min
  8. When To Pivot

    10 MAR

    When To Pivot

    When should you stay the course in life, and when should you shift with changing tides? This week, we bring you case studies from the world of business to explore the science of inflection points — changes that dramatically transform the course of events. Researcher Rita McGrath explains why we fail to see impending moments of upheaval, and what we can do to be more adept at spotting them.

    50 min
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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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    Hidden Brain
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    Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    602
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