Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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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Episode 20: Remembering Anarcha
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Episode 19: Dating and Mating
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Encore of Episode 2: Near Victories
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Episode 18: The Paradox of Forgiveness
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Episode 17: Resolutions
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Episode 16: Misbehaving
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Encore of Episode 3: Stereotype Threat
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Episode 15: Loss and Renewal
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Episode 14: Christmas
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Episode 13: Terrorism
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Episode 12: Humor
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Episode 11: Forgery
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Episode 10: Thanksgiving
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Episode 9: Aziz Ansari on Modern Love
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Episode 8: Back Up Plans
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Episode 7: Lonely Hearts
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Episode 6: The Science of Fear
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Episode 5: Compassion
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Episode 4: Students and Teachers
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Episode 3: Stereotype Threat
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Brain Bonus: Magic Brain
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Episode 2: Near Victories
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Episode 1: Switchtracking
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Hidden Brain: A Sneak Peek
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Welcome to the Hidden Brain Podcast
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