Journalist / Host

Shankar Vedantam

Host of Hidden Brain. Former NPR and Washington Post science correspondent. Translates behavioral science research for a general audience. Author of The Hidden Brain and Useful Delusions.

Known For

Hidden BrainBehavioral science journalismThe Hidden Brain (book)

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Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

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The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

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Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

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Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

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Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

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Books

■The Hidden Brain(2010)

■Useful Delusions(2021)

Episodes

#The Secret of CharismaMar 2, 2026 #You 2.0: The Gift of Other PeopleAug 26, 2024 #You 2.0: What Is Your Life For?Aug 19, 2024 #Innovation 2.0: Multiplying the Growth MindsetJun 10, 2024 ##354: The Surprising Upsides of Self-Deception | Shankar Vedantam | Ten Percent Happier with Dan HarrisJun 10, 2021