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Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
Between Two Worlds
Determination, hard work and sacrifice are core ingredients in the story of the American dream. But...
ListenSeeking Serenity: Part 2
In the second part of our series on the science of meditation, Richard Davidson continues his endeavor...
ListenSeeking Serenity: Part 1
In graduate school, neuroscientist Richard Davidson learned to use scientific tools as a way to examine...
ListenSuccess 2.0: Getting to the Top and Staying There
There are plenty of talented people in the world. So why do only a tiny percentage of us reach the highest...
ListenSuccess 2.0: The Psychology of Self-Doubt
We all have times when we feel like a fraud. In the latest installment of our Success 2.0 series, we...
ListenSuccess 2.0: The Obstacles You Don't See
Think about the last time you tried to bring up an idea at work, and it was shot down. What did you...
ListenIntroducing Hidden Brain+
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ListenSuccess 2.0: Getting What You Want
We all rely on incentives to get people to do things they might otherwise avoid. Parents reward kids...
ListenSuccess 2.0: Taking the Leap
American culture celebrates those who persevere in the face of adversity. So how do we know when to...
ListenA Secret Source of Connection
We all have moments in our lives when we see someone who could use a helping hand. It could be a friend...
ListenRemember More, Forget Less
It happens to the best of us — we blank on someone's name, or forget an important meeting, or bomb...
ListenCrying Wolf
It used to be that we tried our best to conceal disadvantages, hardships, and humiliations. But new...
ListenThe Snowball Effect
Why do some companies become household names, while others flame out? How do certain memes go viral?...
ListenLess is More
At every stage of life, there are moments when we need buy-in from other people. Yet most of us make...
ListenHow To Make Amends
When James and Donovan first met, they knew little about each other, except that Donovan had stolen...
ListenMade of Honor
Stories help us make sense of the world, and can even help us heal from trauma. They also shape our...
ListenRevealing Your Unconscious: Part 2
In the second part of our series on implicit bias, we explore the relationship between beliefs and behaviors....
ListenRevealing Your Unconscious: Part 1
Would you consider yourself to be prejudiced against people who are different from you? Most of us would...
ListenHow Your Beliefs Shape Reality
As you move through the world, it's inevitable that your way of seeing things won't always align with...
ListenHappiness 2.0: The Reset Button
Many of us rush through our lives, chasing goals and just trying to get everything done. But that can...
ListenHappiness 2.0: Surprising Sources of Joy
Sometimes, life can feel like being stuck on a treadmill. No matter how hard you try to feel happier,...
ListenHappiness 2.0: Cultivating Your Purpose
Having a sense of purpose can be a buffer against the challenges we all face at various stages of life....
ListenHappiness 2.0: The Only Way Out Is Through
It's natural to want to run away from difficult emotions such as grief, anger and fear. But what happens...
ListenHappiness 2.0: The Path to Contentment
Many of us believe that hard work and persistence are the key to achieving our goals. But is that true...
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