Hidden Brain
Shankar Vedantam · Mental Health & Psychology · Psychology
Community rating
Read and write reviewsShankar Vedantam's narrative show on psychology and behaviour. Consistently praised for polish and clarity; critics note it simplifies research and leans on a few labs.
Praised for
- Beautifully produced, easy to absorb.
- Turns research into memorable stories.
Common criticisms
- Simplifies findings; some studies cited have not replicated.
- Formulaic narrative structure.
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