Hidden Brain

You 2.0: Slow Down!

<p>It’s understandable that we sometimes dwell on things that upset us. But our negative emotions can keep us from savoring the good things in our lives. This week, we continue our You 2.0 series with psychologist <a href="https://www.luc.edu/psychology/people/faculty/facultystaff/fredbryant/">Fred Bryant</a>. We’ll discuss the many benefits of savoring, and how we can turn even the smallest of moments into an opportunity for pleasure.</p><p><i>Do you know someone who would enjoy our You 2.0 series? Please tell them about this episode and last week's show about  how to</i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-your-future-is-now/"><i> set our "future selves" up for success</i></a><i>.  And thanks for listening! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

You 2.0: Your Future Is Now

<p>Have you ever set a goal and had a really difficult time sticking to it? Maybe you decide you want to save more money, or go to the gym more often. This week on the show, psychologist <a href="https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/faculty-and-research/marketing/faculty/hershfield" target="_blank">Hal Hershfield</a> explains why it can be difficult to set our "future selves" up for success. Plus, he shares tools to help us make commitments that will benefit us in the years to come. </p><p><i>Do you know someone who would enjoy our You 2.0 series? Please tell them about this episode and last week's show about </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-break-out-of-a-rut/"><i>how to break out of a rut</i></a><i>. And thanks for listening! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

You 2.0: How to Break Out of a Rut

<p>There are times in life when the challenges we face feel insurmountable. Authors succumb to writer's block. Athletes and artists hit a plateau. People of a certain age fall into a midlife crisis. These are all different ways of saying: I'm stuck.  This week, in the kickoff to our annual You 2.0 series, psychologist <a href="https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter">Adam Alter</a> shares his research on why we all get stuck at various points in our lives, and how to break free. </p><p><i>Do you like the ideas and insights we feature on Hidden Brain? Then please consider supporting our work by joining our new podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+. You can find it in the Apple Podcasts app, or by going to </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>apple.co/hiddenbrain</i></a><i>. Thanks! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Truth About Honesty

<p>Think about how often you hold back honest opinions of someone else because you don’t want to hurt their feelings. But there are times when this well-intended restraint can be a mistake. This week, in the second part of our series on failure and feedback, psychologist <a href="https://www.cmu.edu/tepper/faculty-and-research/faculty-by-area/profiles/cohen-taya.html">Taya Cohen</a> helps us understand when — and how — to be honest. </p><p><i>If you missed the first part of our series — which focuses on how we can become better at learning from difficult or negative feedback — you can find it </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/learning-from-your-mistakes/"><i>here</i></a><i>. </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Learning From Your Mistakes

<p>No matter who you are, it's guaranteed that at some point in life you'll make a mistake. Many of us find failures to be uncomfortable — so we try our best to ignore them and move on. But what if there was a way to turn that discomfort into an opportunity? This week, we begin a two part mini-series on the psychology of failure and feedback. Psychologist <a href="https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/faculty/directory/eskreis-winkler_lauren.aspx">Lauren Eskreis-Winkler</a> teaches us how to stop ignoring our mistakes, and instead, start to learn from them. </p><p><i>Do you like the ideas and insights we feature on Hidden Brain? Then please consider supporting our work by joining our new podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+. You can find it in the Apple Podcasts app, or by going to </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>apple.co/hiddenbrain</i></a><i>. Thanks! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Path to Enough

<p>This week, we bring you the second part of our conversation on the perils of too much pleasure. Psychiatrist <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/anna-lembke">Anna Lembke</a> explains the neuroscience behind compulsive consumption, and how it alters our brains. She also shares techniques she’s learned from her patients to overcome the lure of addictive substances and behaviors.</p><p><i>Do you like the ideas and insights we feature on Hidden Brain? Then please consider supporting our work by joining our new podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+. You can find it in the Apple Podcasts app, or by going to </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>apple.co/hiddenbrain</i></a><i>. Thanks! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Paradox of Pleasure

<p>All of us think we know what addiction looks like: it’s the compulsive consumption of drugs, alcohol, or nicotine. But psychiatrist <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/anna-lembke">Anna Lembke</a> argues that this definition is far too narrow — and that a broader understanding of addiction might help us to understand why so many people are anxious and depressed. This week, we begin a two-part series that explains how and why humans are wired to pursue pleasure, and all the ways the modern world tempts us with addictive substances and behaviors.</p><p><i>Do you like the ideas and insights we feature on Hidden Brain? Then please consider supporting our work by joining our new podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+. You can find it in the Apple Podcasts app, or by going to </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>apple.co/hiddenbrain</i></a><i>. Thanks! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

How Others See You

<p>It's not easy to know how we come across to others, especially when we're meeting people for the first time. Psychologist <a href="http://www.ericaboothby.com/new-page-3">Erica Boothby</a> says many of us underestimate how much other people actually like us. This week, we revisit one of our most popular episodes to look at how certain social illusions give us a distorted picture of ourselves.</p><p><i>Do you like the ideas and insights we feature on Hidden Brain? Then please consider supporting our work by joining our new podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+. You can find it in the Apple Podcasts app, or by going to </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>apple.co/hiddenbrain</i></a><i>. Thanks! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Best Years of Your Life

<p>Aging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlook and emotions also change as we age, often in ways that boost our well-being. Psychologist <a href="https://longevity.stanford.edu/people-2/laura-carstensen/">Laura Carstensen</a> unpacks the science behind this surprising finding, and shares what all of us can learn from older people.</p><p><i>Have you ever been torn about whether to pursue a passion project? In </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-only-have-one-life/id1028908750?i=1000617183216"><i>the latest episode of Hidden Brain+</i></a><i>, novelist and physician Abraham Verghese tells us about the person who helped him navigate this dilemma in his own life. Try Hidden Brain+ for free on the Apple Podcasts app or at </i><a href="http://apple.co/hiddenbrain" target="_blank"><i>apple.co/hiddenbrain</i></a><i>.</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

When to Eat the Marshmallow

<p>Think about the last time you resisted watching yet another episode of your favorite TV show, or decided not to have a second piece of cake at a friend's birthday party. In many societies, self-discipline is seen as an invaluable trait. But we often overlook what makes it possible to hold back in those moments of temptation. This week, psychologist <a href="https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/celeste-kidd">Celeste Kidd</a> offers a new way to think about self-control. Then, we talk with researcher <a href="http://jacquelinerifkin.com/">Jacqueline Rifkin</a> about how to find the right balance between indulgence and restraint.</p><p><i>Have you ever been torn about whether to pursue a passion project? In the latest episode of Hidden Brain+, novelist and physician Abraham Verghese tells us about the person who helped him navigate this dilemma in his own life. You can </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-only-have-one-life/id1028908750?i=1000617183216"><i>hear the episode</i></a><i> and become a subscriber to Hidden Brain+ at Apple Podcasts. </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Between Two Worlds

<p>Determination, hard work and sacrifice are core ingredients in the story of the American dream. But philosopher <a href="https://jennifermmorton.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Morton</a> argues there is another, more painful requirement to getting ahead: a willingness to leave family and friends behind. This week, we revisit a favorite 2020 conversation about the ethical costs of upward mobility.</p><p><i>Make sure to listen to our episodes about the science of meditation, </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/seeking-serenity-part-1/"><i>Seeking Serenity: Part 1</i></a><i> and </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/seeking-serenity-part-2/"><i>Seeking Serenity: Part 2</i></a><i>. And if you like Hidden Brain and want more of it, please join our new podcast subscription, </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>Hidden Brain+</i></a><i>! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Seeking Serenity: Part 2

<p>In the second part of our series on the science of meditation, <a href="https://psych.wisc.edu/staff/davidson-richard/" target="_blank">Richard Davidson</a> continues his endeavor to unite seemingly opposite ways of understanding the mind. Plus, he shares the latest research on mindfulness, and the unexpected ways it can benefit us.</p><p><i>Missed the first episode in our series on meditation? You can find it here: </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/seeking-serenity-part-1/" target="_blank"><i>Seeking Serenity: Part 1</i></a><i>. And if you like Hidden Brain and want more of it, please join our new podcast subscription, </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>Hidden Brain+</i></a><i>! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Seeking Serenity: Part 1

<p>In graduate school, neuroscientist Richard Davidson learned to use scientific tools as a way to examine the brain. At the same time, he also started studying under master meditators — who deeply contemplated their internal and external lives. This week, two ways of understanding the mind.</p><p><i>Make sure to listen to our Success 2.0 episodes: </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-taking-the-leap/" target="_blank"><i>Taking the Leap</i></a><i>, </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-getting-what-you-want/" target="_blank"><i>Getting What You Want</i></a><i>, and </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-getting-to-the-top-and-staying-there/"><i><strong>Getting to the Top and Staying There</strong></i></a><i>. And if you like Hidden Brain and want more of it, please join our new podcast subscription, </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>Hidden Brain+</i></a><i>! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Success 2.0: Getting to the Top and Staying There

<p>There are plenty of talented people in the world. So why do only a tiny percentage of us reach the highest peaks of achievement? This week, we conclude our "Success 2.0" series by talking with researcher <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/justin-berg">Justin Berg</a> about whether there's a secret recipe for finding — and sustaining — success.  </p><p><i>Make sure to listen to the rest of our Success 2.0 episodes: </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-taking-the-leap/" target="_blank"><i>Taking the Leap</i></a><i>, </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-getting-what-you-want/" target="_blank"><i>Getting What You Want</i></a><i>, </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/work-2-0-the-obstacles-you-dont-see/" target="_blank"><i>The Obstacles You Don't See</i></a><i>, and </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-psychology-of-self-doubt/" target="_blank"><i>The Psychology of Self Doubt</i></a><i>. And if you like Hidden Brain and want more of it, please join our new podcast subscription, </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts"><i>Hidden Brain+</i></a><i>! </i></p><p> </p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Success 2.0: The Psychology of Self-Doubt

<p>We all have times when we feel like a fraud. In the latest installment of our Success 2.0 series, we revisit a favorite 2021 conversation with psychologist <a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/kcokley.html">Kevin Cokley</a>. We'll explore the corrosive effects of self-doubt, and how we can turn that negative voice in our heads into an ally.  </p><p><i>Be sure to check out the rest of our "Success 2.0" series, including </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/work-2-0-the-obstacles-you-dont-see/"><i>last week's episode</i></a><i> about how to remove the obstacles that can impede our success. And don't miss </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-hidden-brain/id1028908750?i=1000612961184"><i>the trailer for Hidden Brain+</i></a><i>, our new podcast subscription debuting May 25! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Success 2.0: The Obstacles You Don&apos;t See

<p>Think about the last time you tried to bring up an idea at work, and it was shot down. What did you do? Most of us think the best way to win people over is to push harder. But organizational psychologist <a href="https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/faculty/directory/nordgren_loran.aspx">Loran Nordgren</a> says a more effective approach is to focus on the invisible obstacles to new ideas. In this episode of our Success 2.0 series,  we revisit a favorite 2021 interview about overcoming the obstacles that hold back innovation. </p><p><i>We all rely on incentives to get people to do things they might otherwise avoid. If you missed last week's episode, "</i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-getting-what-you-want/" target="_blank"><i>Getting What You Want</i></a><i>," be sure to check it out for ideas about how to use incentives to achieve your goals. </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Introducing Hidden Brain+

<p>Do you love the ideas we explore on Hidden Brain and want more of them? Then please join Hidden Brain+, our new podcast subscription. You’ll find new episodes not available anywhere else, plus the chance to have your questions answered by the researchers we feature on the show. Find Hidden Brain+ exclusively on the Apple Podcasts app beginning May 25. Thanks, and see you there! -Shankar </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Success 2.0: Getting What You Want

<p>We all rely on incentives to get people to do things they might otherwise avoid. Parents reward kids for doing their homework. Companies offer bonuses to their high-performing employees. Charities send gifts to their donors. In the second episode in our "Success 2.0" series, economist <a href="https://rady.ucsd.edu/faculty-research/faculty/uri-gneezy.html">Uri Gneezy</a> shares how incentives can help us to achieve our goals, if we know how to avoid their pitfalls. </p><p><i>American culture celebrates those who persevere in the face of adversity. But how do we know when to walk away from something that's no longer working?  Economist John List says in every domain of our lives, it's important to know when to  pivot to something new. Be sure to check out </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-taking-the-leap/"><i>Taking the Leap</i></a><i>, the kick-off to our "Success 2.0" series. And for more Hidden Brain, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter! You can sign up at </i><a href="https://news.hiddenbrain.org/"><i>news.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>.</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Success 2.0: Taking the Leap

<p>American culture celebrates those who persevere in the face of adversity. So how do we know when to walk away from something that's not working? Today, we kick off our new "Success 2.0" series with economist <a href="https://voices.uchicago.edu/jlist/">John List</a>. He says in every domain of our lives, it's important to know when to pivot to something new. </p><p><i>Have you ever thought about helping a  family member or friend in need, but then held back for some reason?  You're hardly alone. If you want to understand why we sometimes hesitate to show we care, be sure to check out last week's episode, </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/a-secret-source-of-connection/"><i>A Secret Source of Connection</i></a><i>.  And for more Hidden Brain, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter! You can sign up at </i><a href="https://news.hiddenbrain.org/"><i>news.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>. </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

A Secret Source of Connection

<p>We all have moments in our lives when we see someone who could use a helping hand. It could be a friend who recently went through a breakup, an elderly person trying to load groceries into their car, or a stranger on the street who looks a little lost. We tell ourselves we should help, but then something stops us. This week, psychologist <a href="https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-directory/amit-kumar/">Amit Kumar</a> helps us understand what keeps us from taking a moment to be kind, and how to overcome these barriers to create stronger, happier connections. </p><p><i>Have you ever had a moment when you blank out on your best friend's name, or forget the passcode to your phone? If you want to understand why, and how to improve your memory, be sure to check out last week's episode, </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/remember-more-forget-less/" target="_blank"><i>Remember More, Forget Less</i></a><i>. And for more Hidden Brain, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter! You can sign up at </i><a href="https://news.hiddenbrain.org/"><i>news.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>. </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Remember More, Forget Less

<p>It happens to the best of us — we blank on someone's name, or forget an important meeting, or bomb a test we thought we'd ace.   Today on the show, we talk to cognitive scientist <a href="https://psychology.as.virginia.edu/people/profile/dbw8m">Daniel Willingham</a> about the mysteries of memory: How it works, why it fails us, and how to build memories that stick. </p><p><i>It used to be that we tried our best to conceal disadvantages. But new research sheds a light on the strange phenomenon of people who pretend to be worse off than they really are.  Check out our recent episode "</i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/crying-wolf/"><i>Crying Wolf"</i></a><i>.</i> <i>And if you like our work, please consider supporting it! See how you can help at </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>support.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>.  </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Crying Wolf

<p>It used to be that we tried our best to conceal disadvantages, hardships, and humiliations. But new research explores a curious shift: some people are flaunting limitations that don't exist. This week, we talk to psychologists <a href="https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/people/karl-aquino" target="_blank">Karl Aquino</a> and <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=1284607" target="_blank">Jillian Jordan </a>about the strange phenomenon of wanting to seem worse off than we really are.</p><p><i>Think back to the last time you tried to win an argument. What could you have done to bolster your case? Check out our recent episode </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/less-is-more/"><i>"Less is More"</i></a><i> for helpful strategies.</i> <i>And if you like our work, please consider supporting it! See how you can help at </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>support.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>.  </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Snowball Effect

<p>Why do some companies become household names, while others flame out? How do certain memes go viral? And why do some social movements take off and spread, while others fizzle? Today on the show, we revisit a favorite 2021 conversation with sociologist <a href="https://www.asc.upenn.edu/people/faculty/damon-centola-phd">Damon Centola</a>, who studies social contagion and how it can be harnessed to build a better world.</p><p><i>Think back to the last time you tried to win an argument. What could you have done to bolster your case? Our recent episode "Less is More" has helpful strategies — you can find it </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/less-is-more/"><i>here</i></a><i> or in your podcast feed. And if you like our work, please consider </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>supporting</i></a><i> it. Thanks! </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Less is More

<p>At every stage of life, there are moments when we need buy-in from other people. Yet most of us make a fundamental error when we try to persuade others to see things our way. This week, we talk with <a href="https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/s/sivanathan-n">Niro Sivanathan</a> of the London Business School about how to make a convincing argument. Then, we learn about what happens to our brains and bodies when we're the recipients of information. <a href="https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/faculty/faculty/bmclaughlin.php">Bryan McLaughlin</a> of Texas Tech University shares why it's so hard, but so important, to unplug from the news. </p><p><i>Have you ever wondered where the concept of implicit bias comes from? Be sure to check out our recent series, "Revealing Your Unconscious." You can find part 1 </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/revealing-your-unconscious-part-1/"><i>here</i></a><i> and part 2 </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/revealing-your-unconscious-part-2/"><i>here</i></a><i>. And if you like Hidden Brain, please consider </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>supporting </i></a><i>the show. Thanks!</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

How To Make Amends

<p>When James and Donovan first met, they knew little about each other, except that Donovan had stolen James' bike. Donovan got caught, and spent a month in jail. It was a story with a happy ending, as far as James was concerned. But then he found out, nearly a decade later, what happened to Donovan after his conviction. This week on the show, we look at the unexpected aftermath of a crime, and what happens when adversaries meet in conversation instead of a courtroom.</p><p><i>Have you ever wondered whether you have beliefs that might be hidden from your conscious mind? Be sure to check out our recent series on implicit bias — you can find the first episode </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/revealing-your-unconscious-part-1/"><i>here</i></a><i>. And if you like our work, please consider supporting it! See how you can help at </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>support.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>.  </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Made of Honor

<p>Stories help us make sense of the world, and can even help us heal from trauma. They also shape our cultural narratives, for better and for worse. This week, we revisit a favorite 2021 conversation with psychologist <a href="https://doerr.rice.edu/people/rice-staff/ryan-brown#:~:text=Ryan%20P.,New%20Leaders%20at%20Rice%20University.">Ryan Brown</a>, who explores the phenomenon of “honor culture” and how it dictates our beliefs and behaviors.</p><p><i>Did you catch our two-part series on implicit bias? You can find part one part one </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/revealing-your-unconscious-part-1/"><i>here</i></a><i> and part two </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/revealing-your-unconscious-part-2/"><i>here</i></a><i>. And if you'd like to make a financial contribution to support our work, you can do so </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>here</i></a><i>. Thanks!</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Revealing Your Unconscious: Part 2

<p>In the second part of our series on implicit bias, we explore the relationship between beliefs and behaviors. We also talk with psychologist <a href="https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/mahzarin-r-banaji">Mahzarin Banaji</a> about whether research on implicit bias tells us more about groups than it does about individuals.</p><p>To learn more:</p><p><a href="https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/">Project Implicit</a></p><p><a href="https://outsmartingimplicitbias.org/">Outsmarting Implicit Bias</a></p><p><i>How do your beliefs about the world shape your reality, and your well-being? Be sure to listen to our </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/how-your-beliefs-shape-reality/"><i>recent episode</i></a><i> about primal world beliefs for insights on that question. And if you enjoy our work, please consider </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>supporting</i></a><i> it. Thanks!</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Revealing Your Unconscious: Part 1

<p>Would you consider yourself to be prejudiced against people who are different from you? Most of us would say no. But in the late 1990s, researchers created a test to measure biases that may be hidden from our conscious minds. Millions of people have taken it since, and not everyone likes what they've discovered. This week, we launch a two-part look at implicit bias with psychologist <a href="https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/mahzarin-r-banaji">Mahzarin Banaji</a>. We ask how is it that we can hold negative stereotypes — without being aware of them.</p><p>To learn more:</p><p><a href="https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/">Project Implicit</a></p><p><a href="https://outsmartingimplicitbias.org/">Outsmarting Implicit Bias</a></p><p><i>Did you hear all the episodes in our Happiness 2.0 series? Be sure to check out our </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/happiness-2-0-the-reset-button/"><i>conversation about awe</i></a><i>, and how we can cultivate more of it in our lives. And if you like our work, please consider </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>supporting</i></a><i> it. Thanks! </i></p><p> </p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

How Your Beliefs Shape Reality

<p>As you move through the world, it's inevitable that your way of seeing things won't always align with the people around you. Maybe you disagree with the way your neighbor raises her kids, or find your brother's politics to be troubling. But you may not realize how much your core beliefs shape your perception of the world. This week, we talk with psychologist <a href="https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/people/jeremy-dw-clifton">Jer Clifton</a> about how our beliefs shape our reality — and how we can use this knowledge to live happier and more harmonious lives.</p><p><i>If you like our work, please consider supporting it! See how you can help at </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>support.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>. And to learn more about human behavior and ideas that can improve your life, subscribe to our newsletter at </i><a href="https://news.hiddenbrain.org/"><i>news.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>.</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Happiness 2.0: The Reset Button

<p>Many of us rush through our lives, chasing goals and just trying to get everything done. But that can blind us to a very simple source of joy that's all around us. This week, in the final installment of our Happiness 2.0 series, psychologist <a href="https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/dacher-keltner">Dacher Keltner</a> describes what happens when we stop to savor the beauty in nature, art, or simply the moral courage of those around us. </p><p><i>Check out our previous episodes on happiness, including our conversations about </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/happiness-2-0-the-path-to-contentment/"><i>chasing contentment</i></a><i> and </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/cultivating-your-purpose/" target="_blank"><i>finding your purpose</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>If you like our work, please consider supporting it! See how you can help at </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>support.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>. And to learn more about human behavior and ideas that can improve your life, subscribe to our newsletter at </i><a href="https://news.hiddenbrain.org/"><i>news.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>.</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>