The Illusion of Control, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the strange, fossilized microscopic algae we know as diatomaceous earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously wild 1988 Indonesian folk-horror mockbuster “Lady Terminator,” directed by Tjut Djalil and starring Barbara Anne Constable as the unstoppable machine gun-toting avatar of the South Sea Queen. (origin ... Show More

In this series of classic episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray, from its biology and lifecycle to conservation issues and its portrayal in mythology, folk beliefs and even 1930s horror movies. Learn all about these strange and beaut ... Show More

<p>We often assume that we see ourselves and the world around us accurately. But psychologist <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/alia-crum">Alia Crum</a> says that our perceptions are always filtered through our mindsets — and these mindsets shape our lives in subtle but prof ... Show More

<p>We often assume that we see ourselves and the world around us accurately. But psychologist <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/alia-crum">Alia Crum</a> says that our perceptions are always filtered through our mindsets — and these mindsets shape our lives in subtle but prof ... Show More

<p>Psychologist <a href="https://scholar.princeton.edu/kahneman/home">Daniel Kahneman</a> says there are invisible factors that distort our judgment. He calls these factors “noise.” The consequences can be found in everything from marriage proposals to medical diagnoses and priso ... Show More

<p>In this episode, neuromarketing experts Prince Ghuman and Matt Johnson discuss the many strange examples from their book, Blindsight, in an effort to make us all smarter consumers, empowered to make better decisions after touring a showcase of all the less-obvious ways marketi ... Show More

How much insight do people have into why they behave the way they do? Science journalist Shankar Vedantam, host of the Hidden Brain podcast and author of “Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain,” talks about why he is fascinated by the paradoxes of hu ... Show More

Daniel talks to Zach Weinersmith about the most common misconceptions about our Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>This week on Hidden Brain, we find out what makes humans of all ages cheat. Plus in Stopwatch Science, Dan Pink comes armed with studies on how our social context influences our cheating habits.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.ads ... Show More

<p>You know that negative voice that goes round and round in your head, keeping you up at night?  When that negative inner voice gets switched on, it's hard to think about anything else. Psychologist <a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/ekross.html">Ethan Kross</a> ... Show More

<p>Think about the last time you did something you knew was wrong. How did you explain your actions to yourself? All of us tell stories about why we do the things we do. We justify our failures, and come up with plausible explanations for our actions. This week, <a href="https:// ... Show More

Explore the Interconnectedness of Life in this week's episode with Robert Edward Grant. In this episode, we dive into diverse topics including: Harnessing the power of manifestation Integrating the feminine into our collective evolution Activating throat chakras to speak our trut ... Show More