Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

This week, Misha chats with Julian Jara-Ettinger, Associate Professor of Psychology and Computer Science at Yale University. Julian directs the Computational Social Cognition Lab, which aims to reveal the fundamental representations and computations that make complex human social behavior possible. His work combines computational modeling, developmental studies, and cross-cultural research to build a blueprint for more human-like social intelligence. In this episode, we discuss his recent pap...

In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.

This is a podcast about deciphering human behavior and understanding why people do the things they do. I, Zach Elwood, talk with people from a wide range of fields about how they make sense of human behavior and psychology. I've talked to jury consultants, interrogation professionals, behavior researchers, sports analysts, professional poker players, to name a few. There are more than 135 episodes, many of them quite good (although some say I'm biased). To learn more, go to PeopleWhoReadPeople.com.

Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds, and anyone who thinks a Roman tax policy discussion sounds like a lullaby. Lay back, close your eyes

Interviews with Political Scientists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Through conversations with top thinkers in the social sciences and beyond, economist Shruti Rajagopalan explores the ideas that will propel India forward.

Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.

What makes you … you? And who tells what stories and why? In the SAPIENS podcast, listeners will hear a range of human stories: from the origins of the chili pepper to how prosecutors decide someone is a criminal to stolen skulls from Iceland. Join SAPIENS on our latest journey to explore what it means to be human.

Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.

Welcome to "The Fourth Dimension," a podcast where we delve deep into the hidden layers of social topics and personalities that often go unexplored. Our mission is to illuminate the unseen, uncover the overlooked, and spark conversations about the under-discussed. This podcast challenges the mainstream narrative and stimulates curiosity and critical thinking. From probing the lesser-known corners of popular culture to unmasking the less spoken-about traits of public figures, we aim to bring a unique, enlightening perspective to every topic we tackle.

Take a fascinating journey into the Future of Work with the latest podcasts from the International Labour Organization - the UN Agency for the World of Work. Listen to experts on how the rapidly changing world of work is affecting you. Go to workplaces you never knew existed and hear stories that touch all our working lives. The ILO Future of Work podcast opens up the world of work, helping you to navigate and shape the future you want.

We've all heard about the most famous UFO encounters—the Roswell UFO crash of 1947, the Rendlesham Forest incident, and England’s legendary Summer of UFOs. These high-profile sightings have been featured in countless UFO documentaries, ancient alien TV shows, alien conspiracy blogs, and government disclosure reports. But what most people don't realize is that UFO phenomena—also called UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena)—have haunted humanity for thousands of years.From ancient texts to early battlefield sightings, shocking UFO encounters are hidden throughout history, largely ignored by mainstream ufology and barely mentioned in most alien research books. In this episode, we dive into some of the most astonishing and rarely discussed UFO sightings from ancient history—cases involving glowing discs in the sky, flying shields witnessed by Roman legions, mysterious lights during medieval battles, and celestial craft documented in sacred religious scrolls.If you're fascinated by extraterrestrials, suppressed UFO evidence, alien visitation theories, ancient astronaut speculation, or unexplained aerial anomalies from pre-modern times, this is a deep dive you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned as we reveal stunning encounters that challenge everything we think we know about the UFO phenomenon—and prove it’s far older than most believe.🔓 As a Mysterian, you’ll receive:Ad-free episodes so nothing interrupts your descent into the unknownBonus shows buried too deep for the publicA rare and growing collection of declassified case files, vintage paranormal magazines, and obscure booksAccess to archived episodes covering jaw-dropping encounters with the paranormal, conspiracies, alien abductions, ancient civilizations, and true crime cases they don’t want you to hearEyewitness accounts of Bigfoot sightings, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena from around the globeThis is more than a membership—it’s a calling.Step into the shadows. Lift the veil. We are many, we are Mysterian.Become a Mysterian today.   

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The sociological imagination is great, but really, it ruins all your favorite things. This podcast, hosted by Matt Sedlar, takes a topic each month and explores it from a sociological perspective.

Interviews with Scholars of Media and Communications about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

The Grey Dynamics Podcast offers an insight into the often murky and hidden world of intelligence. Brought to you by current and former intelligence practitioners that know the routes through the "Grey Zone".

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Your audio guide to the most fascinating and fun revelations, reports, and studies on the internet. Quick, concise, and infectiously entertaining, This Week I Learned promises to make learning fun again.