Episode 9: Aziz Ansari on Modern Love

Episode 9: Aziz Ansari on Modern Love

Hidden Brain, Shankar VedantamHidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

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The Past is Never Dead

How does the culture in which you live shape the life that you lead? We all know that culture affects the languages we speak and the foods we eat. But anthropologist Joseph Henrich says the impact of culture goes even further, reaching into our bodies and our minds. He takes us o ...  Show more

 . 51min 51sec
The Empathy Gym

Some people are good at putting themselves in another person's shoes. Others may struggle to relate. But psychologist Jamil Zaki argues that empathy isn't a fixed trait. This week, we revisit a favorite episode about how to exercise our empathy muscles. Then, Leslie John answers ...  Show more

 . 1h 28min

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