Misbehaving
From eating marshmallows to spending lottery winnings, behavioral economist Richard Thaler discusses the topics in his book ‘Misbehaving.‘
From eating marshmallows to spending lottery winnings, behavioral economist Richard Thaler discusses the topics in his book ‘Misbehaving.‘
Maya Shankar was well on her way to a career as a violinist when she was injured. Now she’s at the top of another field: the social sciences.
It’s the holiday season, and Hidden Brain is here to help! This week we’ll talk about how you can become more generous, and give your friends and family gifts they actually want.
It’s the time of year for giving. But why do we give? And how can we do it better? We examine the art of generosity and of regifting.
Why do young people join ISIS? Is it nihilism or, as social scientists suggest, a perverse idealism? We explore the psychology of terrorists.
We examine what’s funny and what, well, crosses the line. Comedian Bill Burr discusses why race, gender and Caitlyn Jenner can be so funny.
Noah Charney explains why art forgers are compelled to spend their lives copying the great masters, and why so many want to get caught.
Thanksgiving is about gratitude and spending time with family, which can be challenging. Here are science-based tips for a happier holiday.
Comedian Aziz Ansari — star of a new Netflix show and coauthor of ‘Modern Romance’ — discusses the changing state of love in the digital age.
Researcher Katy Milkman explains why backup plans may make us less motivated, Dan Pink discusses moral hazard, and Adam Cole shares a song.