Hidden Brain
By 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.
Episodes (2)
Hidden Brain
Unleashing Your Creativity
The ancient idea of divine inspiration—goddesses whispering ideas into poets' ears—is being redefined by modern psychology: creativity isn't a mystical gift, but a product of the brain's unconscious mind. Research shows that breakthrough insights often emerge
Hidden Brain
A Secret Source of Connection
A man lies broken on a remote Scottish mountain road after a bike crash, surrounded by passing vehicles that ignore him—until three Polish motorcyclists, trained paramedics on vacation, stop to help. This moment of unexpected kindness, recounted by photographe
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