Why do we humans seem to be so easily influenced or even fooled? On one hand this can be done for entertainment, in a Las Vegas stage magic show for example, but on another it can be used for more nefarious purposes such as con artists tricking people into sharing their bank account details.
In this episode, we speak to science writer and BBC Science Focus ... Show More
Oct 8
How to make buildings without harming the Earth
Every built environment we spend our time in, our homes, offices, music venues or sports stadiums – is designed and constructed after hours of consideration about form and function. Oftentimes, less consideration is given to the impact this has on the health of the planet. In thi ... Show More
32m 53s
Oct 4
Why humans are wired to appreciate beauty
A late summer sunset, a peaceful, verdant forest, or a Shakespearean sonnet – these are all things that move us emotionally thanks to what we perceive as their beauty. But why is this so, why do environments, art, music, and even ideas move us so emotionally? In this episode, we’ ... Show More
38m 33s
Jun 2016
Episode 36: Science of Deception
<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
19m 24s
Nov 2024
E12 - The Art of Manipulation
In this episode of <em>Break the Psycle Podcast</em>, we explore the twisted world of manipulation — its history, its many forms, and whether it’s always as bad as it sounds. From the origins of gaslighting (shoutout to the 1938 play <em>Gas Light</em>) to the emotional maneuvers ... Show More
1h 2m