Hidden Brain

07/03/2025

Hidden Brain is coming to Chicago on Sunday, July 13! Join us for an evening filled with captivating stories, deep conversations, and seven key insights from Hidden Brain’s first decade—all hosted by Shankar Vedantam. Don’t miss this unique live experience!

07/02/2025

After Victor Strecher’s daughter died, he struggled to regain a sense of purpose. Then one day, he had a breakthrough. This week, we kick off our annual You.20 series with an episode on the science behind creating a more meaningful life.

https://apple.co/3TPbNm3

07/01/2025

The Hidden Brain tour continues! Next stop: Minneapolis. Come see Shankar live on Friday, July 11th. Get your tickets now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06006297B3BC4E37

07/01/2025

Asking big questions about your life can feel overwhelming. This week, we kick off our You 2.0 series with a special focus on purpose, passion and meaning. Our first conversation, with researcher Vic Strecher, explores the science of creating a life full of meaning.

If you’ve reached the midpoint of the year and you’re feeling adrift, alone, or burned out, this series is for you.

https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-what-is-your-life-for/

06/28/2025

Hidden Brain is coming to Denver this Sunday, June 29th! Join us for an evening filled with captivating stories, deep conversations, and seven key insights from Hidden Brain’s first decade—all hosted by Shankar Vedantam. Don’t miss this unique live experience!

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E006296DEBD421D

06/27/2025

This week on My Unsung Hero: As a college freshman, Karen de Boer was sometimes inconsiderate to her hallmate, Pam. So when Karen missed the bus to her choir performance, she was surprised — and moved — when Pam came to her rescue.

06/26/2025

Hidden Brain is coming to Denver this Sunday, June 29th! Join us for an evening filled with captivating stories, deep conversations, and seven key insights from Hidden Brain’s first decade—all hosted by Shankar Vedantam. Don’t miss this unique live experience!

06/26/2025

We live in a world that feels more divided than ever. This week, we revisit an episode with sociologist Robb Willer and discuss how to bridge even the greatest divides.

Podcast Episode · Hidden Brain · 06/23/2025 · 1h 26m

06/26/2025

Hidden Brain will be headed to Portland, Oregon this Friday, June 27th, and there's still time to grab your tickets! Join Shankar for an evening of compelling stories, thought-provoking ideas, and seven key insights from our first decade. Don’t miss it:

https://portland5.evenue.net/events/BRAIN

06/25/2025

Hidden Brain is on tour, and our next stop is Portland, Oregon! Join Shankar this Friday, June 27th for an evening of compelling stories, thought-provoking ideas, and seven key insights from Hidden Brain’s first decade. Don’t miss it!

https://portland5.evenue.net/events/BRAIN