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A conversation about life’s unseen patterns.
The Hidden Brain project helps curious people understand the world – and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the triggers that direct the course of our relationships.
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INFORMATION
WEBSITE: Hidden Brain
LOCATION: USA – Washington, DC
TOPICS: The Brain
EPISODES: One Episode Per Week
STARTED: August 2015
CONTENT: 
The Best Medicine
/in Episodes - Hidden Brain /by SkepticLabIf you listen closely to giggles, guffaws, and polite chuckles, you can discern a huge amount of information about people and their relationships with each other. This week, we talk with neuroscientist Sophie Scott about the many shades of laughter, from cackles of delight among close friends to the “canned” mirth of TV laugh tracks. You can find more about the research discussed in this episode here: https://n.pr/2RORlDs
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The Cowboy Philosopher
/in Episodes - Hidden Brain /by SkepticLabIn 2009, an old man died in a California nursing home. His obituary included not just his given name, but a long list of the pseudonyms he’d been known to use. In this episode, we trace the life of Riley Shepard, a hillbilly musician, writer, small-time con man and, perhaps, a genius.
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Loss and Renewal
/in Episodes - Hidden Brain /by SkepticLabMaya Shankar was well on her way to an extraordinary career as a violinist when an injury closed that door. This week, we revisit our December 2015 conversation with Maya, in which she shares how she found a new path forward after losing an identity she loved.
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Compassion
/in Episodes - Hidden Brain /by SkepticLabThe adage “be kind to others” is simple enough that even young children can understand it. But that doesn’t mean adults always remember the importance of being kind or understand how compassion might affect them. This week, we look at the science of compassion, and why doing good things for others can make a big difference in your own life.
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Radio Replay: Yum and Yuck
/in Episodes - Hidden Brain /by SkepticLabPaul Rozin has been studying the psychology and culture of food for more than 40 years. And he’s come to appreciate that food fills many of our needs, but hunger is just one. On this week’s Radio Replay, we chew over the profound role that food plays in our lives. Then, we spit it all out — we study the ick factor that turns us off to cockroaches, skunks, and poop. Rachel Herz explains the sensation of disgust, and why it doesn’t always come naturally. For more information about the research in this episode, visit https://n.pr/2UTf1p0.
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