Welcome to the Hidden Brain Podcast

Stories about unlikely heroes have captivated people for thousands of years. This week, social scientist Ben Rogers explores why the "hero's journey" resonates so deeply, and how the stories we tell about our own lives can shape our sense of purpose. He explains why seeing oursel ...  Show more

Pain feels like a simple message from the body. If your elbow hurts, there must be something wrong with your elbow. If your back is painfully stiff, you need some work done on your back. But psychologist Rachel Zoffness says our minds play a much larger role in our experience of ...  Show more

In this episode, we learn about unlocking the hidden powers of your subconscious mind. Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/the-subconscious-mind for full show notes. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend or two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg ...  Show more

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with Lisa Feldman Barrett about the origins and function of the human brain. They discuss how brains evolved, the myth of the "triune brain," the brain's network organization, the predictive nature of perception and action, the ...

Sam Harris speaks with Robin Hanson about our hidden motives in everyday life. They discuss selfishness, hypocrisy, norms and meta-norms, cheating, deception, self-deception, education, the evolutionary logic of conversation, social status, signaling and counter-signaling, common ...  Show more

Discover the incredible network of neurons and synapses within your brain, and explore the fascinating ways they shape your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-astonishing-powe ...  Show more