A Conspiracy of Silence
Hidden Brain 
About this episode
<p>We all self-censor at times. We keep quiet at dinner with our in-laws, or nod passively in a work meeting. But what happens when we take this deception a step further, and pretend we believe the opposite of what we really feel? This week on <em>Hidden Brain</em>, economist and political scientist Timur Kuran explains how our personal, professional and political lives are shaped by the fear of what other people think.</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>
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