Hidden Brain: "Perceptions" Tour - Philadelphia Event
Hidden Brain: "Perceptions" Tour
Hidden Brain: "Perceptions" Tour
Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, Hidden Brain has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions. Now, host and creator Shankar Vedantam brings seven key insights from the first decade of Hidden Brain to the stage. Whether you're new to the show or a longtime listener, this evening of science and storytelling will change how you think about yourself. Come share your own thoughts and ideas with Shankar and other fans of the show! Shankar Vedantam is the host and executive editor of the Hidden Brain podcast and radio show. Hidden Brain receives millions of downloads per month, and is heard on more than 400 public radio stations across the United States. Vedantam has explored the science of human behavior for more than three decades. He was NPR's social science correspondent between 2011 and 2020, and he spent 10 years as a reporter at The Washington Post . From 2007 to 2009, he was the Post 's Department of Human Behavior columnist.
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Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, Hidden Brain has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions. Now, host and creator Shankar Vedantam brings seven key insights from the first decade of Hidden Brain to the stage. Whether you're new to the show or a longtime listener, this evening of science and storytelling will ...
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Hidden Brain: "Perceptions" Tour starts at 7:30 p.m.
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