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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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Just no, no AI
3d ago
I love it 😻 it's my favorite podcast, I can never sleep without playing it, I really recommend it ★★★★★
All episodes
Mar 17
Love this content. Every show brings me knowledge that informs how I can improve myself and better understand others.
One of the best pods out there
Mar 15
For anyone interested in better understanding humans. Good for work, personal relationships, yourself, society as whole, doesn’t matter. I have gained tons of insight and information that I have put to use in my own life. I’ve listened to many pods over the years but this is one I consistently return to. The episodes are thoughtfully put together and always give the listener so much to think about. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone curious about why we do the things we do.
Liberal jargon
Mar 16
Listened to many episodes, but the 3/3 episode about “hiding your true self” was so tiresome. Covering is a good thing when it comes to your sexual orientation. Keep it to yourself…
Wish it was more science, less self-improvement
Mar 15
I've listened to Hidden Brain ever since it was just a brief segment on NPR - I loved the fact that it made science accessible to everyone Unfortunately in the years since then it has increasingly veered towards soft-focus self-improvement with the host just asking softball Qs of guests as prompts, not actually engaging in any kind of intellectual discussion Aldo, please stop this practice of addressing the guest by their name EVERY SINGLE TIME you speak to them!! It's not necessary makes the host sound like a Dale Carnegie superfan ! Not sure how much longer I'll listen to this - I used to listen to new episodes ASAP but now it feels like a chore to get through one
Pro Life
Mar 14
Hi Shankar! While I am a Christian, and draw different conclusions from much of your podcasts than you are probably expecting me to, I love your podcast and have been listening since 2019! Your dedication, time, energy, and heart shine through and it keeps me coming back!! I would love to challenge you to interview a pro lifer (preferably Christian). Abortion is the greatest human rights issue facing us today and I would love for more people to hear it from a pro life perspective. Thanks for your consideration!! Over 1 million human beings are murdered in America alone each year before they are given a right to life. It is devastating and many many MANY people feel this way. I would love for our perspectives to be heard. Thanks again :)
Love this podcast
Mar 10
This is a favorite podcast of mine. I check it out every week for new insights and ideas. Sometimes it starts out basic but always ends with something new. Thanks Shankar and your team for a wonderful weekly treat!
Stop. Think. Enjoy.
Mar 3
Thought provoking. Question what you know. Enjoy. The chosen guests and conversations are food for growth. Keep up the good work, Team!
No Comparison
Mar 6
Likening the use of reasonable accommodations or modifications by disabled person to lying about one’s name and intentions in order to perpetrate and in the course of committing a series of domestic and international serious felonies is not only a gross disservice to disabled (and nondisabled) people everywhere; it is frank disinformation and bigotry. This is true whether or not the HB team or its guest care to self reflect and admit their offensive error. We were going to subscribe but no longer can do so in good conscience, the manifest prejudice and/or harmful carelessness is that consequential to our lives. All the more so now, with other purveyors of disinformation who also are aggressively ableist persons being put in positions of considerable power. Sad and hurtful.
Decaying into identity politics
Mar 4
Maybe it can find its way again.
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- CreatorHidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
- Years Active2015 - 2025
- Episodes598
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